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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 Note of a Potential Suicide, what event does Bukowksi remember attending as a boy?
(a) Fair.
(b) Concert.
(c) Play.
(d) Air show.

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

3. Where does Dan go for his new job?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

4. What kind of music does Bukowski think about in Notes of a Potential Suicide?
(a) Folk.
(b) Rock.
(c) Pop.
(d) Classical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski think of his friend's suggestion for the United States?

2. What does Dan try to do one night while drunk?

3. What is the name of Bukowski's companion at the event in Notes of a Potential Suicide?

4. What did Bukowski witness at the event that he attended as a young boy?

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

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