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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. In his introduction of Kerouac, Bukowski says Kerouac personally knows all BUT WHICH of the following poets?
2. In what Italian city does section five take place?
3. As section three begins, what instrument does Bukowski sit down to play?
4. After relating the rant from the sportscaster, Bukowski says that _____ out of 60 men on the street are cuckoo.
5. Bukowski says in section eight that if he has any advice for anyone it's to take up what?
Short Essay Questions
1. In section nine, Bukowski has what to say in response to the assassinations of Kennedy, King, and Malcolm X?
2. What experience does Bukowski have with the Jewish cleaners in section six?
3. Describe the relationship between Freddie and his daughter in section eleven.
4. Explain who saws off Jimmy Crispin's wings in section two, and why.
5. What do Moss and Anderson decide in the course of their discussion about the laws of nature in regard to mating practices?
6. What does Bukowski say after relating the rant from the sportscaster who wants to lock up the mad?
7. Explain Jimmy Crispin's reasons for wanting to play baseball in section two.
8. Describe what letter Bukowski finds in his mailbox when he arrives home at the end of section three.
9. How does Bukowski react when his favorite fighter loses to Balanos in section seven?
10. In section sixteen, explain what event Red says he witnessed for which he was given a wallet to keep quiet.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Compare and contrast Bukowski's time at the Olympic with his time at the race track. What lessons does he learn from each place? Include supporting information from the appropriate sections.
Essay Topic 3
Is Bukowski generally an honest person or a dishonest one? Using supporting information from the text, set up a thesis and write a persuasive essay arguing one way or the other.
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