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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Bukowski's friend carry in an elastic strap on his arm in section sixteen?
2. When talking to Big Jack, Bukowski finally figures out that he is where?
3. After leaving New York at the end of section six, to which town does Bukowski go?
4. Which horse won the 6th race at the end of section eight?
5. In section five Bukowski says he finds there are other things besides the mind, including all BUT WHICH of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what letter Bukowski finds in his mailbox when he arrives home at the end of section three.
2. According to Bukowski, why does the crowd continue to bet on the races after the riot on the field in section eight?
3. During the discussion of John Bryan, what reason does Bukowski give for Bryan's termination from the Herald-Examiner?
4. Why, according to section twelve, is Bukowski happy to be living in the age he is despite the chaos and corruption?
5. Explain Jimmy Crispin's reasons for wanting to play baseball in section two.
6. In section ten, how does Moss convince Shareen to let them come over?
7. In section sixteen, explain what event Red says he witnessed for which he was given a wallet to keep quiet.
8. At the end of section one, what explanation does Bukowski give for the fight with Elf?
9. In section eight, what does Bukowski have to say about philosophers?
10. In section thirteen, what conclusions does the narrator draw about the life he's led?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Does Bukowski mean what he says in his foreword about not caring what his audience thinks of him? Does his repeated use of Henry/Hank suggest otherwise? In a well-developed essay, argue one way or the other. Use supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
How do Bukowski's friendships affect him? Pick three of his friends in the book and compare and contrast the influence each has on his life. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
What is Bukowski's true opinion of women? Pick three of the women from the book with whom he interacts and build a thesis based on his treatment of those three women. Include supporting information from the text.
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