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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Blanchard attempt to relieve himself of his obsession with the little girl?
(a) Self-flagellation.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Exercise.
(d) Masturbation.

2. 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 break up with his lover at gun point.
(c) Vasquez is forced to hand over a great deal of money to Lincoln.
(d) Vasquez is forced to re-enact some of his more famous scenes in the nude.

3. According to "All the Great Writers," which of the following is not a characteristic of most writers?
(a) Dull.
(b) Accepting of criticism.
(c) Short-sighted.
(d) Belief in their own genius.

4. At what address are the surgeries on the president of the United States performed in "Swastika?"
(a) 1900 Lakeview Avenue.
(b) 2435 Shoreham Drive.
(c) 3568 Government Drive.
(d) 1984 Huxley Street.

5. What section of the hospital has Bukowski just left in "The Beginner?"
(a) Intensive Care.
(b) Rehabilitation.
(c) Surgical.
(d) Charity Ward.

6. Why does Harry reckon he is going to have to kill Ginny and Duke?
(a) He believes they are going to kill him for the gold.
(b) He does not like watching other people find happiness.
(c) He is angry that Duke is telling people of their plan.
(d) He is insulted that Ginny does not like him.

7. What is notable about Bukowski's time at the track in "The Beginner?"
(a) He writes himself as a novice horse race gambler.
(b) He discovers Madge wins money by sleeping with the bookie.
(c) He no longer wishes to gamble on horses.
(d) He finds himself getting bored.

8. What is the disparity in the looks of the two women versus their true age in "My Big-Assed Mother?"
(a) Ten years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

9. After he is no longer in contact with Tito and Baby, what does Bukowski claim to appreciate from their encounter?
(a) Baby's neck massage.
(b) Tito's skill at oral sex.
(c) The police officer for providing dialogue inspiration for his new book.
(d) The memories.

10. In the bar, what is the occupation of the man that is "sort of" the prostitute's husband?
(a) Musical entertainment.
(b) Bouncer.
(c) Owner.
(d) Bartender.

11. What does not appear to be one of Tony and Billy's concerns when they steal the corpse?
(a) Legality.
(b) Stench.
(c) Rigor mortis.
(d) Morality.

12. In what mood is Bukowski at the end of "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Pensive.

13. Describe the corpse Tony and Bill steal.
(a) Plain redhead.
(b) Beautiful blonde.
(c) Overweight senior citizen.
(d) A large man.

14. Why does Charlie leave Marie's apartment after sleeping with her?
(a) He no longer has any interest in her.
(b) He knows that she has a boyfriend and does not want to destroy their relationship.
(c) He realizes she is too good for him.
(d) He is afraid that she is going to have him arrested for rape.

15. What does Mason tell James Burkett to do in "All the Great Writers?"
(a) Study Bukowski for inspiration.
(b) Not to quit his day job.
(c) Find a new publisher.
(d) Move to a different city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony claim about himself and the corpse?

2. What language is expressly forbidden around Hitler-as-the-President in "Swastika?"

3. While Lincoln tortures Vasquez, how does Andrew spend his time?

4. What does Talbot swear to do one night in the future?

5. Where do Lincoln and Andrew claim to have driven from in order to gain entrance to Vasquez's house?

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