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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. Which of the following countries is Borst planning on visiting?
(a) Greece.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

3. What does not appear to be one of Tony and Billy's concerns when they steal the corpse?
(a) Morality.
(b) Stench.
(c) Legality.
(d) Rigor mortis.

4. What does Henry claim to be when he rents a room at the Sunset Motel?
(a) Writer.
(b) Film actor.
(c) Shipping clerk.
(d) Dress maker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Bukowski while he is writing the story of the twelve monkeys?

2. What job does Bukowski attempt to get at the Farm Labor Market in "3 Women?"

3. What is Borst doing when his house is invaded by friends?

4. Describe the corpse Tony and Bill steal.

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

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