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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Lovely Love Affair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie resist sleeping with Charlie?
(a) She is afraid of his drunken state.
(b) She thinks she is a lesbian.
(c) She is a "good girl."
(d) She is angry about his flirtatious ways.

2. According to the police, what must Vicki do at the end of "3 Chickens?"
(a) Press charges against Margi for assault.
(b) Divorce Bukowski.
(c) Leave the city forever.
(d) Increase her monthly protection payments.

3. Why does Bukowski punch Andre's male admirer in the face?
(a) He nearly throws up on Wendy.
(b) He hurts Andre's feelings.
(c) He tries to kiss Bukowski.
(d) He was inappropraite with his fingers.

4. About whom does Bukowski speak when he is with Wendy?
(a) Bukowski's ex-wife.
(b) Ezra Pound.
(c) James Thurber.
(d) Andre.

5. How many languages does Andre speak?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like many of his contemporaries (including Bukowski), on what has Andre been cheated?

2. With what activity is Vicki obsessed in regards to Bukowski in "3 Chickens?"

3. On the first morning Charlie stays with Marie, what does she leave behind?

4. In what mood is Bukowski at the end of "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"

5. In "3 Chickens," who is Margi?

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