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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beginner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bukowski leave his bed when he collapses and vomits in front of the patients and staff?
(a) He does not wish to use the bed pan.
(b) He is trying to find a nurse for another patient.
(c) He wants to leave the hospital.
(d) He is hungry.

2. When Bukowski returns to town, what has Cass done to her body that upsets him?
(a) Anorexia.
(b) Burn marks.
(c) Piercings.
(d) Tattoos.

3. Why does Charlie leave Marie's apartment after sleeping with her?
(a) He is afraid that she is going to have him arrested for rape.
(b) He no longer has any interest in her.
(c) He realizes she is too good for him.
(d) He knows that she has a boyfriend and does not want to destroy their relationship.

4. What sight depresses Bukowski the morning after his drunken bender in "Ten Jack-offs?"
(a) Kaakaa is reciting poetry to Sanchez.
(b) Sanchez has emptied all of Bukowski's alcohol in the sink.
(c) Sanchez and Kaakaa sleeping together on the couch.
(d) Kaakaa is crying in bed alone.

5. Why does Bukowski punch Andre's male admirer in the face?
(a) He hurts Andre's feelings.
(b) He tries to kiss Bukowski.
(c) He was inappropraite with his fingers.
(d) He nearly throws up on Wendy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like many of his contemporaries (including Bukowski), on what has Andre been cheated?

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. Despite her passion for Bukowski, to what is Cass averse?

4. Why is the prostitute's brother acting as a bodyguard in "Trouble with a Battery?"

5. According to Bill, what animals will probably attack the corpse off of Venice Beach?

(see the answer key)

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