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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the unnamed narrator of "Trouble with a Battery" reveal to have been the reason he picked up a prostitute in the first place?
(a) His car battery died.
(b) He was trying to get back at his wife.
(c) He was looking for a set of batteries for his daughter's toy.
(d) He was getting his watch repaired.

2. How does the U.S. government try to keep the American public from growing angry about the accidental contamination in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) They claim it is not their fault.
(b) They revise the press release to minimize danger.
(c) They do not allow the press to report upon the incident.
(d) They stage the arrest of an international espionage ring outside of the White House to divert attention.

3. What does Lincoln force Vasquez to do when he loses his temper?
(a) Vasquez is forced to perform fellatio on the two men.
(b) Vasquez is forced to hand over a great deal of money to Lincoln.
(c) Vasquez is forced to re-enact some of his more famous scenes in the nude.
(d) Vasquez is forced to break up with his lover at gun point.

4. What causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Andre's sexual proclivities.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Psychotropic mushrooms.
(d) Andre's male organ.

5. According to the U.S. State Department, what protects American citizens?
(a) Belief in freedom.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) Freedom of the press.
(d) H-bombs.

6. How does Ramon Vasquez die?
(a) He drowns in his own blood.
(b) Lincoln drowns him in his pool.
(c) His throat is slit.
(d) He is shot in the head.

7. Why does Bukowski punch Andre's male admirer in the face?
(a) He tries to kiss Bukowski.
(b) He was inappropraite with his fingers.
(c) He hurts Andre's feelings.
(d) He nearly throws up on Wendy.

8. What spurs Bukowski to comment on the events of 1968 in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) He feels passionate about politics.
(b) He feels angry that he is not considered a voice of reason about current events.
(c) He is hoping to attract some journalistic work with his writings.
(d) A reader questions him about it.

9. What does Tony claim about himself and the corpse?
(a) He claims he is in love.
(b) He claims that the corpse was responsive to him during sex.
(c) He claims that he dated the woman while she was still alive.
(d) He claims that the corpse is his dead boss.

10. What is Bukowski's opinion about the people in charge in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) They are true leaders.
(b) He does not quite agree with the need for a government.
(c) They are idiots.
(d) They deserve respect.

11. What does Talbot swear to do one night in the future?
(a) Kill Herb.
(b) Steal Herb's money and run away.
(c) Blow up their manager's office.
(d) Pick up a prostitute.

12. What does Jeff do that incites a round of violence in "A Drinking Partner," shocking and disgusting Bukowski?
(a) Pushes a nun onto a busy road.
(b) Breaks a chair over a man's head.
(c) Shoves a pregnant woman down the stairs.
(d) Threatens to beat their waitress.

13. After murdering Vasquez, how much money do Lincoln and Andrew steal?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $61.
(c) $205.
(d) $23.

14. In "All the Pussy We Want," for what reasons does Harry claim gold is thrown up above ground?
(a) Artillery shells.
(b) Land mines.
(c) Archeology.
(d) Construction.

15. What does Bukowski consider doing at the end of "The Beginner" when he wins the money?
(a) Hiring a prostitute.
(b) Dumping Madge.
(c) Buying drugs.
(d) Renting a fancy hotel room.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what has Ginny just escaped?

2. Which of the following is not a trait shared by Bukowski and Jeff in "A Drinking Partner?"

3. According to the patients at the institution, what probably drove the man who claims to be president (though looks like Hitler) crazy?

4. What business does Marie in "A Lovely Love Affair" run?

5. Off the coast of what country does one of the U.S. government's bombs split open?

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