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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While publishing the story about Bukowski's search for Gloria Westhaven, what is the mode of transportation changed to for purposes of classing up the story?
(a) Hitchhiking.
(b) Car.
(c) Airplane.
(d) Boat.

2. How many times did Sanchez have to retake the picture to get it just right?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Eleven.

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

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

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

6. What is Borst doing when his house is invaded by friends?
(a) He is snorting cocaine.
(b) He is giving someone oral sex.
(c) He is sleeping off a heavy drinking bender.
(d) He is hiring a prostitute.

7. Where do the women go the morning after Bukowski has slept with each of them in "3 Women?"
(a) Tommy-Hi's.
(b) The Satisfactory Help Agency.
(c) The Roach Motel.
(d) Tony's.

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

9. What sort of charges result from the publication of Joe and Cherry's newpaper?
(a) Incention to riot.
(b) Disorderly conduct.
(c) Obscenity.
(d) Public drunkenness.

10. What do Bukowski and Linda enjoy watching in "3 Women?"
(a) The playground.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Silent movies.

11. With what activity is Vicki obsessed in regards to Bukowski in "3 Chickens?"
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Eating.

12. In what sport does Bukowski have his persona, Kid Stardust, excel?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Track.

13. What does Bukowski witness in Texas as a result of someone insulting the state?
(a) Muggings.
(b) Guided tours.
(c) Speeches and debates.
(d) Bar fights.

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

15. What does Danforth convince Bagley would be a good idea after the latter is subjected to their agency's service?
(a) Bagley is going to jump off of a tall building.
(b) Bagley is going to secure prostitutes for Danforth at their office.
(c) Bagley is going to start relinquishing his paycheck to Danforth.
(d) Bagley should watch Danforth have sex with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bukowski's absence, how did Cass attempt suicide?

2. Who interrupts Bukowski while he is writing the story of the twelve monkeys?

3. Why does Bukowski quit his job at the meat-packing plant?

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

5. How much money does Bukowski win at the end of "25 Bums in Rags?"

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