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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. What did Bukowski witness at the event that he attended as a young boy?
(a) A parachute jumper being hit by a plane.
(b) A parachute jumper landing safely.
(c) A parachute jumper hitting the ground.
(d) A parachute jumper landing in a tree.

2. What job does Dan Skorski quit?
(a) Rubber processing plant.
(b) Post office.
(c) Writing.
(d) Grocery store.

3. What is the name of Bukowski's companion at the event in Notes of a Potential Suicide?
(a) Frank.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Gerry.
(d) Harry.

4. What does Bukowski argue about the human toll of his friend's suggestion?
(a) He is fine with it as long as he is okay.
(b) The toll is worth the aftermath.
(c) The cost is too great for such little progress.
(d) He thinks some humans need to be lost for any great change.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In A Quiet Conversation Piece, who does Bukowski sit with?

2. How does Bukowski think of his conversation with his friend in A Quiet Conversation Piece?

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

4. In Notes of a Potential Suicide, what does Bukowski fail at?

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

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