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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Bukowski win at the end of "25 Bums in Rags?"
(a) $140.
(b) $250.
(c) $170.
(d) $200.

2. In Bukowski's absence, how did Cass attempt suicide?
(a) She tried to cut her wrists.
(b) She tried to slice her throat.
(c) She tried to hang herself.
(d) She tried to self-immolate.

3. Why are people looking for Jerry Borst in "Twelve Flying Monkeys Who Won't Copulate Properly?"
(a) Borst owes a lot of people money.
(b) Borst is holding on to a stash of drugs.
(c) Borst ripped off the local drug dealer.
(d) Borst is apparently getting ready to throw a huge drug party.

4. What does the narrator do with the sex model Von Brashlitz sends him at the end of the story?
(a) He begins to act as if it is Tanya.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He gives it to the eager gas station attendant.
(d) He shreds it.

5. At what holiday party does Henry meet Sarah in "Six Inches?"
(a) Easter party.
(b) Halloween party.
(c) Christmas party.
(d) New Year's Eve party.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sport does Bukowski have his persona, Kid Stardust, excel?

2. What does Mason tell James Burkett to do in "All the Great Writers?"

3. When the officer confronts Bukowski in "My Big-Assed Mother," what does he keep trying to undo (which Bukowski manages to keep from happening)?

4. Why does Charlie leave Marie's apartment after sleeping with her?

5. In "3 Chickens," who is Margi?

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