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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Bukowski claim to have pulled Kathy in "25 Bums in Rags?"
(a) A gin mill.
(b) A nunnery.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A poorhouse.

2. What is the name of Joe and Cherry's underground newspaper?
(a) Gaze Into the Abyss.
(b) Brand Sex.
(c) Government Approved Fellatio.
(d) Open Pussy.

3. How does the bartender in "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town" react to Cass's public body piercing?
(a) He vomits behind the bar.
(b) He buys her a whiskey out of respect for her toughness.
(c) He laughs and gives her a vodka as a disinfectant.
(d) He tries to throw her and Bukowski out of the bar.

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

5. What does Bukowski ultimately do with the stories he has clipped from the newspapers about his search for Gloria Westhaven?
(a) He gives them to Gloria.
(b) He buries them by her house.
(c) He throws them away.
(d) He publishes them in a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite his talent, about what does Sanchez not particularly care?

2. Why does Bukowski leave his bed when he collapses and vomits in front of the patients and staff?

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

4. What do Bukowski and Linda enjoy watching in "3 Women?"

5. What does Tony claim about himself and the corpse?

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