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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 Beer and Poets and Talk, what does Bukowski think of the poets?
(a) Many of the greats have died.
(b) Many of the greats still live.
(c) The best of them are emerging.
(d) Great poets are gone forever.

2. What is the name of the woman that Bukowski has relations with in Purple as an Iris?
(a) Mary.
(b) Vera.
(c) Bernie.
(d) Madge.

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

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

5. What emotions does Bukowski think a good poet should inspire, as described in Eyes Like the Sky?
(a) Fear and awe.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Reunion, from where does Harry return home?

2. What happens at the end of Beers and Poets and Talk?

3. What is the name of one of the boys who teases Mr. Sneed?

4. Whose birthday is it towards the end of One for Walter Lowenfels?

5. What does Bukowski discuss with his friends in Beer and Poets and Talk?

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