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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bukowski spend most of his time in My Stay at the Poet's Cottage?
(a) Talking about poetry or writing.
(b) Drinking beer and talking to waitresses.
(c) Writing.
(d) Giving speeches.

2. In Scenes from the Big Time, what does the narrator do all day?
(a) Order around his cell mate.
(b) Cleans pigeon droppings.
(c) Cleans the kitchen.
(d) Cleans his cell.

3. In Love it or Leave It, what does Bukowski find to sleep in?
(a) A Cadillac.
(b) An empty train car.
(c) A Mustang.
(d) An empty house.

4. Why does Duke's wife scold him in A .45 to Pay the Rent?
(a) Because he cheated on her.
(b) Because he let Lala pick the groceries.
(c) Because he spent too much money.
(d) Because he left Lala in the car.

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

6. In My Stay at the Poet's Cottage, how does Bukowski get to the train station?
(a) He gets a ride from a friend.
(b) He walks from the cottage.
(c) He takes a bus.
(d) He takes a cab.

7. Who bails Bukowski out of jail?
(a) Vera.
(b) Barney.
(c) Dan.
(d) Ann.

8. In Doing Time with Public Enemy No. 1, why is Bukowski deemed unfit for combat?
(a) Mental illness.
(b) Poor physical shape.
(c) Excessive sensitivity.
(d) Excessive aggression.

9. Why is Bukowski incarcerated in Doing Time with Public Enemy No. 1?
(a) For murdering someone.
(b) For attacking someone.
(c) For robbing a store.
(d) For dodging the draft.

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

11. Where is the railroad crew that Bukowski signs up for in Love it or Leave it?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Tijuana.
(c) Tucson.
(d) Sacramento.

12. What is the name of one of the boys who teases Mr. Sneed?
(a) Rod.
(b) Tim.
(c) Bukowski.
(d) Drew.

13. Where does Bukowski stay one summer?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) A dorm room.
(c) A hotel.
(d) The Poet's Cottage.

14. What is Bukowski beaten with in Love It or Leave It?
(a) A bat.
(b) A pipe.
(c) A glass bottle.
(d) A belt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Dan Skorski quit?

2. How much money do Harry and Madge have in Reunion?

3. In Goodbye Watson, where does the narrator go after he wakes up?

4. What does Bukowski realize he is missing in jail?

5. What state is Bukowski in during the summer in My Stay at the Poet's Cottage?

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