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

2. What does Talbot swear to do one night in the future?
(a) Pick up a prostitute.
(b) Kill Herb.
(c) Steal Herb's money and run away.
(d) Blow up their manager's office.

3. According to Bill, what animals will probably attack the corpse off of Venice Beach?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Stingrays.
(d) Fish.

4. What is the first thing Bukowski does when he is discharged from the hospital?
(a) Has sex with his ex-wife.
(b) Smokes a cigarette.
(c) Drinks a beer.
(d) Writes a story about his experiences.

5. Who interrupts Bukowski while he is writing the story of the twelve monkeys?
(a) Linda.
(b) Sanchez.
(c) Crazy Jack.
(d) Vicki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: Bukowski and Madge win big on Claremount III and __________.

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

3. What does Blanchard tell the cops that results in the two officers reacting with violence?

4. How does Madge choose horses to bet on in "The Beginner?"

5. What is Herb's trademark noise in "The White Beard?"

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