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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Big Pot Game.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scenes from the Big Time, which inmate serves time in the hole?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Blaine.
(c) Joe Statz.
(d) Sears.

2. In Great Poets Die in Steaming Pots of Shit, what does the man that approaches Bukowski do?
(a) Praises Bukowski's poetry.
(b) Praises Bukowski's appearance.
(c) Criticizes Bukowski's poetry.
(d) Criticizes Bukowski's appearance.

3. What does Mr. Sneed believe there is no shame in?
(a) Aging.
(b) Working at the post office.
(c) Living extravagantly.
(d) Living simply.

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

5. What does Gordon approach a house for in Animal Crackers in My Soup?
(a) Some company.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) To use a phone.
(d) Some food.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Notes on the Pest, what does a pest talk to Bukowski about at the diner?

2. What gift does Bukowksi give the couple for their wedding?

3. What is the name of the woman that Bukowski has relations with in Purple as an Iris?

4. What does Bukowski's final visitor give him?

5. What kind of friends does Bukowski have in Beer and Poets and Talk?

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