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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Copulating Mermaid of Venice, California.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Tony and Bill do to the corpse before disposing of it at the end of the story?
(a) They rape the corpse.
(b) They burn the corpse.
(c) They dress the corpse up.
(d) They dismember the corpse.

2. What is Borst doing when his house is invaded by friends?
(a) He is giving someone oral sex.
(b) He is hiring a prostitute.
(c) He is sleeping off a heavy drinking bender.
(d) He is snorting cocaine.

3. According to Bill, what animals will probably attack the corpse off of Venice Beach?
(a) Stingrays.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Fish.
(d) Dolphins.

4. What job does Bukowski attempt to get at the Farm Labor Market in "3 Women?"
(a) Vendor.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Truck driver.
(d) Tomato picker.

5. What do Bukowski and Linda enjoy watching in "3 Women?"
(a) The playground.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Silent movies.
(d) Ducks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Joe unable to commit suicide after his paper folds?

2. Where does Henry stab Sarah with the hat pin?

3. Which of the following does Bukowski not have sex with in "3 Women?"

4. What happens to Bukowski in regard to his apartment at the end of "3 Women?"

5. What do Joe and Cherry Hyans not like about Bukowski in "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"

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