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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a trait shared by Bukowski and Jeff in "A Drinking Partner?"
(a) Light eater.
(b) Fugitive.
(c) Single.
(d) Heavy drinker.

2. Why does Bukowski ask Madge to keep her skirt pulled down while they are at the race track?
(a) He is afraid that they will be kicked out.
(b) He is repulsed when she is trying to be sexy.
(c) He does not want her to look trashy.
(d) He notices a better-looking man checking out her legs.

3. What language is expressly forbidden around Hitler-as-the-President in "Swastika?"
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

4. What does Bukowski attempt to read during oral sex in "My Big-Assed Mother?"
(a) Racing form.
(b) The daily editorials.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Tito's fiction writing.

5. Why does Talbot choose to not sleep with the prostitute?
(a) He is afraid that she will be too tired after being with the other two men.
(b) He loses his desire after Herb describes what he did to her.
(c) He thinks the girl is too young.
(d) He grows fearful of catching a disease.

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

7. Like many of his contemporaries (including Bukowski), on what has Andre been cheated?
(a) Magazine positions.
(b) Book deals.
(c) Movie contracts.
(d) Speaking engagements.

8. What business does Marie in "A Lovely Love Affair" run?
(a) A French coffee house.
(b) A German deli.
(c) A Spanish bookstore.
(d) A New Orlean's cafe.

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

10. About whom does Bukowski speak when he is with Wendy?
(a) James Thurber.
(b) Bukowski's ex-wife.
(c) Ezra Pound.
(d) Andre.

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

12. Fill in the blank: Surgeons replace the president's brain and ________ with those of Hitler's.
(a) Tongue.
(b) Mouth.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Larynx.

13. Fill in the blank: Bukowski and Madge win big on Claremount III and __________.
(a) Lucky Max.
(b) Sandy Beaches.
(c) Ace of Spades.
(d) Chartreuse.

14. According to Bukowski, he is twenty-nine years old in "My Big-Assed Mother," but looks what age?
(a) 35.
(b) 50.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

15. According to the patients at the institution, what probably drove the man who claims to be president (though looks like Hitler) crazy?
(a) Religion.
(b) Money.
(c) Politics.
(d) Rock music.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mason, what sort of product must he push in order to make a profit in his business?

2. What does Gramercy Edwards do that disgusts Bukowski?

3. What is the disparity in the looks of the two women versus their true age in "My Big-Assed Mother?"

4. Under what name is Hitler living in "Swastika?"

5. What is Jeff and Bukowski's favorite bar?

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