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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes of a Potential Suicide.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Notes of a Potential Suicide, what does Bukowski fail at?
(a) A test.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His speech.
(d) Picking up girls.

2. In A Quiet Conversation Piece, what does his friend believe the United States needs?
(a) Peace.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) A revolution.
(d) Love.

3. How does Bukowski think of his conversation with his friend in A Quiet Conversation Piece?
(a) It was enjoyable.
(b) It was depressing.
(c) It was useless.
(d) It was horrible.

4. What does Bukowski think of his friend's suggestion for the United States?
(a) He said nothing.
(b) It will be good for the US.
(c) It will purge both the good and bad from the US.
(d) It will depend on how it is carried out.

5. What kind of job is Dan offered?
(a) Writing.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Post office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski's friend in A Quiet Conversation Piece study to be?

2. Where does Dan go for his new job?

3. What does Bukowski argue about the human toll of his friend's suggestion?

4. Who does Bukowski go out with in Notes of a Potential Suicide?

5. Where does Dan spend much of his time while at work?

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