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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is mandatory in Bukowski's story about the twelve flying monkeys?
(a) Political commentary.
(b) A moral.
(c) Sex.
(d) Violence.

2. What does Bukowski buy for Harry?
(a) Roses.
(b) A burger.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Cigarettes.

3. Why is Bukowski touched by Gloria Westhaven when she gets off the bus in Texas?
(a) She is crying.
(b) She is joyful about coming home to Texas.
(c) She is depressed over the loss of her husband.
(d) She is angry about the state of politics in Texas.

4. With regard to horse racing, what does Bukowski call himself?
(a) A head seater.
(b) A casual better.
(c) A career gambler.
(d) A hard-nose.

5. In "25 Bums in Rags," how much money does Bukowski get paid for his day of work?
(a) Thirty-three dollars.
(b) Thirty dollars.
(c) Three dollars.
(d) Thirteen dollars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which assassination or assassinations does Hitler claim to have been behind in "Swastika?"

3. How long have Bagley and Danforth worked together?

4. According to Bukowski, what climbs higher with each race at the horse tracks?

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

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