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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 29 through Section 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Bukowski and his friend head to L's house, the friend comments that L owes how much in back taxes?
(a) 250 grand.
(b) 800 grand.
(c) 85 grand.
(d) 125 grand.

2. How old is the prostitute Bukowski finds at the bar in section twenty-five?
(a) 42.
(b) 17.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

3. In his introduction of Kerouac, Bukowski says Kerouac personally knows all BUT WHICH of the following poets?
(a) Ginsberg.
(b) Whitman.
(c) Lamantia.
(d) Creeley.

4. As section fourteen opens, what is the woman at the door selling?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Encyclopedias.
(c) Sour cream.
(d) Flowers.

5. Bukowski says in section twelve that he's on the side of what?
(a) Revolutionaries.
(b) Human spirit.
(c) Government.
(d) Artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the car Neal nearly hits while driving in section four?

2. How much does the woman at the beginning of section twenty-eight weigh?

3. When Bukowski began writing for Bryan's newspaper, who was the author of the piece reviewed?

4. In his foreword, what does Bukowski say is the name of John Bryan's underground newspaper?

5. In the foreword, Bukowski mentions that Bryan's beard is what color?

(see the answer key)

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