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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator do with the sex model Von Brashlitz sends him at the end of the story?
(a) He begins to act as if it is Tanya.
(b) He shreds it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He gives it to the eager gas station attendant.

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

3. 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 start relinquishing his paycheck to Danforth.
(b) Bagley is going to jump off of a tall building.
(c) Bagley should watch Danforth have sex with his wife.
(d) Bagley is going to secure prostitutes for Danforth at their office.

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

5. What part of her body does Cass pierce with a hat pin in front of Bukowski?
(a) Ear.
(b) Lip.
(c) Nose.
(d) Tongue.

6. 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.

7. In "Life in a Texas Whorehouse," what is Bukowski's original destination upon leaving Los Angeles?
(a) New York.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Houston.
(d) St. Louis.

8. What is the name of Joe and Cherry's underground newspaper?
(a) Gaze Into the Abyss.
(b) Government Approved Fellatio.
(c) Open Pussy.
(d) Brand Sex.

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

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

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

12. Why is Bukowski touched by Gloria Westhaven when she gets off the bus in Texas?
(a) She is crying.
(b) She is joyful about coming home to Texas.
(c) She is depressed over the loss of her husband.
(d) She is angry about the state of politics in Texas.

13. 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) Airplane.
(c) Boat.
(d) Car.

14. For what reason is Bukowski approved for a blood transfusion?
(a) His wife slept with the doctor.
(b) His father is a doctor.
(c) His father works for the county museum.
(d) His mother paid the hospital a large sum of money for her son's care.

15. How long have Bagley and Danforth worked together?
(a) Twenty-five years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Twenty years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the bartender in "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town" react to Cass's public body piercing?

2. How does the law enforcement prove that Tanya is not human by their standards?

3. To what does Bukowski compare gambling in "Non-Horseshit Horse Advice; and Another Horse Story?"

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

5. Why are people looking for Jerry Borst in "Twelve Flying Monkeys Who Won't Copulate Properly?"

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