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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 causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Andre's sexual proclivities.
(c) Psychotropic mushrooms.
(d) Andre's male organ.

2. In what mood is Bukowski at the end of "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Pensive.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

3. When Bukowski closes the folding bed into the wall in "3 Chickens," what injury does Vicki sustain?
(a) A broken arm.
(b) A concussion.
(c) A black eye.
(d) Three broken ribs.

4. In what activity is Marie engaged when Charlie grows aroused by her?
(a) Yoga.
(b) Painting.
(c) Carving wooden figures.
(d) Making straw hats.

5. On the first morning Charlie stays with Marie, what does she leave behind?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Her diary.
(c) Her checkbook.
(d) Her photo albums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie resist sleeping with Charlie?

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

3. What is significant about the way Bukowski intends to prepare the titular "3 Chickens?"

4. Why does Bukowski punch Andre's male admirer in the face?

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

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