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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes on the Pest.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the woman that Bukowski approaches in I Shot a Man in Reno pull out?
(a) A knife.
(b) Pepper spray.
(c) A gun.
(d) A whistle.

4. What does Mrs. Connors bring Mr. Sneed?
(a) Homemade soup.
(b) Bread.
(c) Homemade casserole.
(d) Sandwich.

5. In Rape! Rape!, who does Bukowski see upon getting out of the bathroom?
(a) Mary.
(b) The fat woman.
(c) The little boy.
(d) Policemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dan go rather than going home?

2. In The Great Zen Wedding, what is Bukowski wearing?

3. What does Frank do when he is back in his room?

4. How does Bukowski feel after being charged with rape?

5. What does Bukowski buy with his food coupons in Love it or Leave it?

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