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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does not appear to be one of Tony and Billy's concerns when they steal the corpse?
(a) Rigor mortis.
(b) Legality.
(c) Stench.
(d) Morality.

2. Why does Bukowski ask Madge to keep her skirt pulled down while they are at the race track?
(a) He is afraid that they will be kicked out.
(b) He does not want her to look trashy.
(c) He notices a better-looking man checking out her legs.
(d) He is repulsed when she is trying to be sexy.

3. Why does Bukowski quit his job at the meat-packing plant?
(a) He finds it disgusting.
(b) He cannot find a way to drink at work.
(c) He keeps getting into fights with his coworkers.
(d) He is unable to ever be on time to work.

4. What is Bukowski's opinion about the people in charge in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) They are true leaders.
(b) They are idiots.
(c) They deserve respect.
(d) He does not quite agree with the need for a government.

5. In the bar, what is the occupation of the man that is "sort of" the prostitute's husband?
(a) Owner.
(b) Musical entertainment.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Bouncer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Bukowski receive at the end of "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town?"

2. What does the unnamed narrator of "Trouble with a Battery" reveal to have been the reason he picked up a prostitute in the first place?

3. In Bukowski's absence, how did Cass attempt suicide?

4. According to Bukowski, where is Kid Stardust a champion athlete?

5. When Cass allows Bukowski to buy her a drink, what does she ask him?

(see the answer key)

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