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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 section thirty-two, Bukowski says that if you'd like to know who your friends are you should get what?

2. In section forty, Hank learns that Felica is what relation to Yevonna?

3. In section thirty-two, Bukowski says that there aren't any ________ in foxholes.

4. What is the name of the woman Bukowski plans to marry in section twenty-four?

5. When Bukowski leaves the party in section nineteen and decides not to drive, how many blocks does he say he has to walk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bukowski's experience in the tough bar in section twenty-one.

2. Describe the conflict between Elsie and the cabbie in section thirty-one.

3. What is Yevonna like physically before her marriage to Hank, and how does that change after the marriage in section forty?

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

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

6. Describe what happens when Bukowski picks up the young prostitute and her lesbian manager in section twenty-five.

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

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

9. What revelation is given about Bukowski and Henry at the end of section twenty-two?

10. In section twenty-four, describe the relationship between Bukowski and his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the experience with J.C. suggest about Bukowski's view of God? Using supporting information from the text, write and defend a thesis explaining Bukowski's view of religion.

Essay Topic 2

What genre does Bukowski fit into? Do some research and define him, using stylistic examples from the text to support your paper.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the wealthy man, Maxfield, and Stirkoff in sections 34, 35, and 36. How are these three men similar? What are they looking for in life? Use information from the text to support your thesis.

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