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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section twelve, Bukowski says the boys in the parks are led by all BUT WHICH of the following poets?
(a) Ginsberg.
(b) Burroughs.
(c) Kerouac.
(d) Genet.

2. What year does Bukowski say it is at the beginning of section eight?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1983.

3. When Bukowski kills Bugsy during the final game, how long does he mention that the game is paused?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) Half an hour.

4. During the fight in section two, Bukowski wishes that any BUT WHICH of the following would put a stop to it?
(a) Police.
(b) Friends.
(c) Landlady.
(d) God.

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

6. When Neal is killed, which friend calls Bukowski to tell him?
(a) Jack.
(b) Jason.
(c) Kerouac.
(d) Bryan.

7. What is the little girl in the doctor's office playing with when Henry arrives?
(a) Ball.
(b) Yo-yo.
(c) Doll.
(d) Balloon.

8. As section seventeen opens, Henry notes that it is what day of the week?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

9. What does the angel in section two say his name is?
(a) Jack Crenshaw.
(b) Johnny Cross.
(c) Jimmy Crispin.
(d) Jim Crow.

10. In his foreword, what does Bukowski say is the name of John Bryan's underground newspaper?
(a) Free City.
(b) Open City.
(c) Bryan's Post.
(d) Revolutionary City.

11. According to Bukowski's friend, during the murder he witnessed the killers used what to murder their victim?
(a) Gun.
(b) Knife.
(c) Rock.
(d) Clothesline.

12. The foreword says that while working for the underground newspaper was fun and dangerous, it didn't put margarine on the toast or what else?
(a) Provide much of a life.
(b) Support a family.
(c) Feed the cat.
(d) Pay the bills.

13. In section three, where does Bukowski initially believe that he is?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Pasadena.
(d) North Hollywood.

14. When talking to Big Jack, Bukowski finally figures out that he is where?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Pasadena.
(c) North Hollywood.
(d) Arizona.

15. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?
(a) L.A. Open Press.
(b) L.A. Free Press.
(c) Herald-Examiner.
(d) Herald Free Press.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In section three, how much money does Big Jack say Bukowski owes him?

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

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

5. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?

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