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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. When Bukowski finds himself outside Yankee Stadium in section six, which former Yankee player does he mention as his boyhood hero?
2. What is the little girl in the doctor's office playing with when Henry arrives?
3. In section twelve, which of the following places does Bukowski NOT mention as a religious con town?
4. What does Jack get out of the freezer toward the end of section fourteen?
5. Toward the end of section three, Bukowski gets a letter from his ex-wife. Where does she live?
Short Essay Questions
1. In section ten, how does Moss convince Shareen to let them come over?
2. Why, according to section twelve, is Bukowski happy to be living in the age he is despite the chaos and corruption?
3. Explain what Neal is doing when Bukowski meets him in section four.
4. As section fifteen begins, what early comment does Bukowski make about L that foreshadows his dislike of the man?
5. In section seven, by what process does Bukowski pick the fight winners at the Olympic?
6. In section eighteen Bukowski discusses suicide. Describe Bukowski's personal suicide attempt and the result.
7. In section eight, what does Bukowski have to say about philosophers?
8. How does Bukowski react when his favorite fighter loses to Balanos in section seven?
9. Explain Jimmy Crispin's reasons for wanting to play baseball in section two.
10. What experience does Bukowski have with the Jewish cleaners in section six?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Bukowski's view of homosexuality with that of his friend Kerouac. Be sure to include quotes and supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
In general, Bukowski writes autobiographically. Has he truly experienced everything he writes about? Or has he made a lot of it up? Write a persuasive essay arguing one way or the other, and be sure to include supporting information from the text.
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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