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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section forty, Hank learns that Felica is what relation to Yevonna?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Niece.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

2. In the letter in section twenty-six, the writer says that it all begins and ends with what?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Money.
(c) Mailbox.
(d) Sex.

3. What is the name of Bukowski's boss in section twenty-one?
(a) Jim.
(b) Bill.
(c) Henry.
(d) Carl.

4. In section twenty-six, what is the name of the friend who teaches poetry at an insane asylum?
(a) Lana.
(b) June.
(c) Shirley.
(d) Meggy.

5. In section thirty-four, the crying man has recordings of which famous composer?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Bach.
(c) Chopin.
(d) Mozart.

6. What is the name of Henry's neighbor who keeps birds in section twenty-two?
(a) Jim.
(b) Harry.
(c) Charles.
(d) Carl.

7. In section twenty, the child says that mama saw all BUT WHICH of the following men?
(a) Charles.
(b) Bill.
(c) Danny.
(d) Gene.

8. How much does it cost Bukowski to rent a room for a week in section twenty-three?
(a) $1.25.
(b) $5.75.
(c) $10.50.
(d) $8.25.

9. In section forty, where does Hank say he met Yevonna?
(a) Grocery.
(b) Bookstore.
(c) Street.
(d) Church.

10. In section nineteen, the kids say that on the previous weekend Bukowski was dancing with what household item?
(a) Ironing board.
(b) Mop.
(c) Broom.
(d) Vacuum cleaner.

11. What is the name of the woman at the beginning of section thirty-seven?
(a) Amy.
(b) Louise.
(c) Renie.
(d) Miriam.

12. Hank is finally forced to move his family to Yevonna's mother's house in section forty. In which of the following towns does the mother live?
(a) Burbank.
(b) Pasadena.
(c) San Gabriel.
(d) Glendale.

13. In section thirty-two, Bukowski says that if you'd like to know who your friends are you should get what?
(a) Jail sentence.
(b) Fancy house.
(c) Lottery ticket.
(d) Beautiful wife.

14. What author does Bukowski encourage people to read in section twenty-five?
(a) Boccaccio.
(b) Coppo.
(c) Mussi.
(d) Petrarca.

15. When Bukowski's ex-girlfriend returns after their fight, which of the following men does she bring with her?
(a) Harry.
(b) Henry.
(c) Jim.
(d) Eddie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section thirty-nine, Bukowski says he attended Los Angeles High School during which decade?

2. What is the name of the woman Bukowski plans to marry in section twenty-four?

3. What is the name of Bukowski's accomplice in section thirty-five?

4. At the end of section forty, what is the room number Hank winds up in?

5. What is the name of Henry's dead father's girlfriend in section twenty-two?

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