View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the police officer who turns Henry's body over at the end of section seventeen?
(a) Thompson.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Beckett.
(d) Weaver.

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

4. What is the name of Bukowski's friend at the beginning of section sixteen?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Jensen.
(c) Howard.
(d) Red.

5. As section ten opens, which team has won the ballgame?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Braves.
(c) Astros.
(d) Tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Bukowski write the foreword?

2. As section fourteen opens, what is the woman at the door selling?

3. In section one, what item does the Filipino man guarding Bukowski's door have in his hand?

4. After vomiting several times, the narrator says he hears what on Sunset Blvd?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry respond to his ailment in section seventeen?

2. What begins the major argument between Bukowski and L in section fifteen?

3. As section fifteen begins, what early comment does Bukowski make about L that foreshadows his dislike of the man?

4. Explain Jimmy Crispin's reasons for wanting to play baseball in section two.

5. What experience does Bukowski have with the Jewish cleaners in section six?

6. In section fourteen, where are the bodies located in the house?

7. How does Bukowski react when his favorite fighter loses to Balanos in section seven?

8. In section eight, what does Bukowski have to say about philosophers?

9. Explain what Neal is doing when Bukowski meets him in section four.

10. Explain who saws off Jimmy Crispin's wings in section two, and why.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 776 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample