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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 do Bukowski's coworkers find him hard to work with in "Kid Stardust on the Porterhouse?"
(a) He is frequently drunk.
(b) He cannot work fast enough.
(c) He feels he is above this sort of work and refuses to do much of anything.
(d) He does not understand their culture and makes frequent comments about it.

2. According to Bukowski, he is twenty-nine years old in "My Big-Assed Mother," but looks what age?
(a) 50.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

3. What language is expressly forbidden around Hitler-as-the-President in "Swastika?"
(a) English.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) German.

4. How does Sarah shrink Henry?
(a) Removing his confidence.
(b) Cursed beer.
(c) Food.
(d) Prayers.

5. In "25 Bums in Rags," how much money does Bukowski get paid for his day of work?
(a) Three dollars.
(b) Thirty-three dollars.
(c) Thirteen dollars.
(d) Thirty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff do that incites a round of violence in "A Drinking Partner," shocking and disgusting Bukowski?

2. Why is Joe unable to commit suicide after his paper folds?

3. Why does Talbot choose to not sleep with the prostitute?

4. From what has Ginny just escaped?

5. What causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"

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