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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mason tell James Burkett to do in "All the Great Writers?"
(a) Not to quit his day job.
(b) Find a new publisher.
(c) Study Bukowski for inspiration.
(d) Move to a different city.

2. What does Bukowski do with Cass on their first night together that surprises her?
(a) He reads her some of his poetry.
(b) He waits until morning to initiate sex.
(c) He cooks her dinner and lets her use his shower.
(d) He massages her back.

3. Under what identity does Von Brashlitz hide Tanya's real function?
(a) She poses as his assistant.
(b) She poses as his daughter.
(c) She poses as his nurse.
(d) She poses as his wife.

4. For how long does Bukowski leave town in "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town?"
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) One year.

5. For whom does Sanchez's lover name herself?
(a) Kafka.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Goethe.
(d) Dante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the corpse Tony and Bill steal.

2. What is Bukowski's opinion about the people in charge in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"

3. Why does Tanya refuse to prostitute herself out anymore?

4. What animals must Harry and Duke be wary of when they go to mine the gold?

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

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