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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 is the name of the hospital in "The Copulating Mermaid of Venice, California?"
(a) Stomach Hospital.
(b) Heart Hospital.
(c) Liver Hospital.
(d) Brain Hospital.

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

3. When he is interrogated about his column in Joe and Cherry's newspaper, what other charge is brought to Bukowski's attention?
(a) He was brought up on charges of spousal abuse in his earlier years.
(b) Breaking and entering.
(c) His delinquincy in child support payments.
(d) He once skipped paying bail after a drunken bender.

4. What does Tony claim about himself and the corpse?
(a) He claims that he dated the woman while she was still alive.
(b) He claims he is in love.
(c) He claims that the corpse is his dead boss.
(d) He claims that the corpse was responsive to him during sex.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of "3 Women," what happens to the tenant upstairs?

3. Describe the corpse Tony and Bill steal.

4. Where do the women go the morning after Bukowski has slept with each of them in "3 Women?"

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

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