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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. According to Mason, what sort of product must he push in order to make a profit in his business?
(a) Sex.
(b) Premium electronics.
(c) Books that will sell.
(d) Flashing advertising.

2. What is the subject of the picture Sanchez shows Bukowski?
(a) Ejaculation.
(b) Copulation.
(c) Cunnilingus.
(d) Fellatio.

3. According to the patients at the institution, what probably drove the man who claims to be president (though looks like Hitler) crazy?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Money.
(d) Rock music.

4. What spurs Bukowski to comment on the events of 1968 in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) He feels angry that he is not considered a voice of reason about current events.
(b) He feels passionate about politics.
(c) A reader questions him about it.
(d) He is hoping to attract some journalistic work with his writings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the corpse Tony and Bill steal.

2. How does the U.S. government try to keep the American public from growing angry about the accidental contamination in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"

3. What is mandatory in Bukowski's story about the twelve flying monkeys?

4. For how long does Bukowski leave town in "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town?"

5. What job does Bukowski take on temporarily after losing a good sum of money at the track in "25 Bums in Rags?"

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