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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 25 and Section 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bukowski's foreword, what are the chances that an accepted poem might be published?
(a) 50/50.
(b) 10/90.
(c) 70/30.
(d) 60/40.

2. In section twenty-five, Bukowski says a man can go ____ years without sex but can die in a week without a bowel movement.
(a) 70.
(b) 20.
(c) 100.
(d) 45.

3. What nationality is L's butler in section fifteen?
(a) Russian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Japanese.
(d) French.

4. What kind of dog guards L's house in section fifteen?
(a) Rottweiler.
(b) Doberman.
(c) German shepherd.
(d) Pit bull.

5. In section eighteen, Bukowski tells the story of trying to save a man who attempted suicide by what method?
(a) Gas.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous author does Bukowski cite in section nine?

2. During section nine Bukowski gives a quote from Reagan. What political office does he say Reagan holds at this time?

3. How old is the prostitute Bukowski finds at the bar in section twenty-five?

4. In which of the following cities does section twenty-one take place?

5. What year does Bukowski say it is at the beginning of section eight?

(see the answer key)

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