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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what state do Bukowski and his new wife travel in section twenty-four?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Texas.
(c) California.
(d) Alaska.

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

4. What is the name of Bukowski's ex-girlfriend in section twenty-nine?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ann.
(c) Shirley.
(d) June.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In section thirty-three, Bukowski asks his friend if he likes girls of what age?

2. What author does Bukowski encourage people to read in section twenty-five?

3. In section thirty, Bukowski stays out of local fighting by saying that he is which nationality?

4. In the letter in section twenty-six, the writer says that it all begins and ends with what?

5. What is the name of Bukowski's boss in section twenty-one?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the landlady in section twenty-eight respond to the broken bed?

2. What is the relationship between the two speakers in section twenty, and what evidence suggests it?

3. What is the letter Bukowski relates in section twenty-six?

4. Describe Bukowski's relationship with Renie in section thirty-seven.

5. What goes wrong with the plan to strike it rich in section thirty-three?

6. Describe how Hank finally gets rid of William in section twenty-seven.

7. Describe Lou's plan to strike it rich in section thirty-three.

8. What happens in section twenty-nine when Mary brings Eddie and the Duchess to Bukowski's place?

9. Why does the superior officer in section thirty-six finally order Stirkoff to be taken to the torture chamber?

10. Describe how Bukowski earns $50 in section thirty-four.

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