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

2. Why is Joe unable to commit suicide after his paper folds?
(a) He remembers how much he loves his wife.
(b) Bukowski calls him a coward if he does kill himself.
(c) Cherry stops him just before he jumps from the roof.
(d) The gun jams.

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

4. What sort of charges result from the publication of Joe and Cherry's newpaper?
(a) Disorderly conduct.
(b) Incention to riot.
(c) Public drunkenness.
(d) Obscenity.

5. To what is Sarah extremely opposed in "Six Inches?"
(a) Out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
(b) Population growth.
(c) Pre-marital sex.
(d) Birth control.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Joe and Cherry's underground newspaper?

2. When he is interrogated about his column in Joe and Cherry's newspaper, what other charge is brought to Bukowski's attention?

3. What is Henry Jones's job?

4. Which of the following countries is Borst planning on visiting?

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

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