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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sport does Bukowski have his persona, Kid Stardust, excel?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Track.

2. For whom does Sanchez's lover name herself?
(a) Kafka.
(b) Dante.
(c) Brecht.
(d) Goethe.

3. What does Bukowski do with Cass on their first night together that surprises her?
(a) He waits until morning to initiate sex.
(b) He cooks her dinner and lets her use his shower.
(c) He reads her some of his poetry.
(d) He massages her back.

4. What happens when Indian Mike tries to force himself on Tanya?
(a) She shoots him in the head.
(b) The police arrive in time and arrest him.
(c) The narrator throws him out the window.
(d) She castrates him.

5. Where do Joe and Cherry ultimately end up together at the end of "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Seattle.
(d) San Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Bukowski compare gambling in "Non-Horseshit Horse Advice; and Another Horse Story?"

2. While publishing the story about Bukowski's search for Gloria Westhaven, what is the mode of transportation changed to for purposes of classing up the story?

3. Why does Bukowski quit his job at the meat-packing plant?

4. Under what identity does Von Brashlitz hide Tanya's real function?

5. What part of her body does Cass pierce with a hat pin in front of Bukowski?

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