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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Psychotropic mushrooms.
(b) Andre's male organ.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Andre's sexual proclivities.

3. What does Tony claim about himself and the corpse?
(a) He claims he is in love.
(b) He claims that he dated the woman while she was still alive.
(c) He claims that the corpse is his dead boss.
(d) He claims that the corpse was responsive to him during sex.

4. Why does Mason send the waiter away in "All the Great Writers?"
(a) The waiter was trying to sell Mason a manuscript.
(b) The waiter was coughing on their food.
(c) The waiter was smoking a cigarette.
(d) The waiter developed an erection from looking at Francine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Sarah extremely opposed in "Six Inches?"

2. What is the name of the bar where Von Brashlitz sets up his sex machine for the men?

3. What part of her body does Cass pierce with a hat pin in front of Bukowski?

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

5. When he is interrogated about his column in Joe and Cherry's newspaper, what other charge is brought to Bukowski's attention?

(see the answer key)

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