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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Purple as an Iris.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bukowski go after he leaves jail in No Stockings?
(a) Barney's house.
(b) Dan's house.
(c) Vera's apartment.
(d) His own home.

2. In A Quiet Conversation Piece, who does Bukowski sit with?
(a) Maxie.
(b) Madge.
(c) Barney.
(d) Dan.

3. How does Bukowski feel after being charged with rape?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Content.
(d) Confused.

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

5. Why does Bukowski take his car to the mechanic in A Rain of Women?
(a) To get the tires rotated.
(b) To fix a dent.
(c) To get an oil change.
(d) To change the battery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jack Hendley notice is following him around?

2. Who has prevented Jack Hendley from preparing his bets in advance?

3. In Goodbye Watson, what athlete does the narrator have success with?

4. Where does Frank go after receiving the object from the clerk?

5. In Rape! Rape!, who does Bukowski see upon getting out of the bathroom?

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