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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 37 through Section 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When asked to begin writing for Bryan's newspaper, Bukowski began with a review of what?
(a) Of Mice and Men.
(b) Papa Hemingway.
(c) A Rose for Emily.
(d) This Side of Paradise.

2. In section thirty-three, Bukowski asks his friend if he likes girls of what age?
(a) 35.
(b) 26.
(c) 42.
(d) 15.

3. In section six, Bukowski notes that all the so-called artists in the Village are wearing what type of hat?
(a) Berets.
(b) Baseball hats.
(c) Top hats.
(d) Cowboy hats.

4. In section one, what item does the Filipino man guarding Bukowski's door have in his hand?
(a) Knife.
(b) Shotgun.
(c) Axe.
(d) Hammer.

5. In what Italian city does section five take place?
(a) Venice.
(b) Milan.
(c) Naples.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bukowski's foreword, what are the chances that an accepted poem might be published?

2. What is the name of the young black girl Bukowski likes in section thirty-one?

3. When Neal is killed, which friend calls Bukowski to tell him?

4. What is the name of the Colonel in section thirty-nine who runs the ROTC program?

5. What item does Bukowski steal from L as they prepare to leave the old man's house?

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