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

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

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

4. Where do the women go the morning after Bukowski has slept with each of them in "3 Women?"
(a) Tommy-Hi's.
(b) The Satisfactory Help Agency.
(c) Tony's.
(d) The Roach Motel.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Henry Jones's job?

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

5. Where do Joe and Cherry ultimately end up together at the end of "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"

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