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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Joe and Cherry Hyans not like about Bukowski in "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"
(a) His penchant to date unstable women.
(b) His inability to hold a job.
(c) His drunken behavior.
(d) His gambling addictions.

2. In Bukowski's absence, how did Cass attempt suicide?
(a) She tried to hang herself.
(b) She tried to self-immolate.
(c) She tried to slice her throat.
(d) She tried to cut her wrists.

3. At the beginning of "3 Women," what happens to the tenant upstairs?
(a) He jumps to his death.
(b) He gets married.
(c) He is dumped by his girlfriend.
(d) He is robbed and murdered.

4. What does Bukowski ultimately do with the stories he has clipped from the newspapers about his search for Gloria Westhaven?
(a) He gives them to Gloria.
(b) He buries them by her house.
(c) He publishes them in a book.
(d) He throws them away.

5. What is the subject of the picture Sanchez shows Bukowski?
(a) Copulation.
(b) Cunnilingus.
(c) Ejaculation.
(d) Fellatio.

6. At what holiday party does Henry meet Sarah in "Six Inches?"
(a) New Year's Eve party.
(b) Halloween party.
(c) Easter party.
(d) Christmas party.

7. Where does Henry stab Sarah with the hat pin?
(a) Eye.
(b) Food.
(c) Heart.
(d) Finger.

8. Which of the following countries is Borst planning on visiting?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Greece.
(d) Germany.

9. Where does Bukowski go after he quits his job at the end of "Kid Stardust on the Porterhouse?"
(a) A bar.
(b) Church.
(c) A brothel.
(d) The wharf.

10. Who is Sanchez?
(a) Bukowski's lover's brother.
(b) Bukowski's neighbor.
(c) Bukowski's coworker at the meat-packing plant.
(d) Bukowski's poet friend.

11. In "3 Chickens," who is Margi?
(a) Bukowski's landlady.
(b) Vicki's sister.
(c) An intended one-night-stand.
(d) The nurse who helps to care for Vicki's arm.

12. How does the law enforcement prove that Tanya is not human by their standards?
(a) They gang rape her.
(b) They take control of her circuit box.
(c) They dissect her circuitry.
(d) They ask her to produce a birth certificate.

13. According to Bukowski, when is the only time one should bet on a closer during a horse race?
(a) Long races.
(b) When the lead horse falls behind.
(c) Short races.
(d) When the jockey is substituted.

14. Who supports Borst's lifestyle?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His lover.
(c) His mother.
(d) The government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cass find attractive about Bukowski?

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

3. What do Bukowski and Linda enjoy watching in "3 Women?"

4. What does Bukowski do with Cass on their first night together that surprises her?

5. Despite her passion for Bukowski, to what is Cass averse?

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