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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. In the foreword, Bukowski mentions that Bryan's beard is what color?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

2. Which writer does Bukowski quote in section five as saying, "to have great poets we need great audiences?"
(a) Whitman.
(b) Creeley.
(c) Ginsberg.
(d) Lamantia.

3. What is the name of Big Jack's girlfriend in section three?
(a) Tina.
(b) June.
(c) Maggy.
(d) Shelly.

4. In section sixteen, how old is Bukowski's friend?
(a) 21.
(b) 16.
(c) 32.
(d) 49.

5. What does Freddie use to kill Marty when Marty and the mother come to pick up the little girl?
(a) Beer bottle.
(b) Butcher knife.
(c) Gun.
(d) Poison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After relating the rant from the sportscaster, Bukowski says that _____ out of 60 men on the street are cuckoo.

3. What is the name of the man at the beginning of section thirty-six?

4. In section seven, what is the name of Bukowski's favorite fighter who was beaten by Balanos?

5. According to the little girl in section eleven, who slapped her?

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