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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. To what is Sarah extremely opposed in "Six Inches?"
(a) Pre-marital sex.
(b) Birth control.
(c) Out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
(d) Population growth.

4. How many sisters does Cass have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

5. What is the religion of Bukowski's coworkers in "Kid Stardust on the Porterhouse?"
(a) Muslim.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Hindu.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Life in a Texas Whorehouse," what is Bukowski's original destination upon leaving Los Angeles?

2. Despite his talent, about what does Sanchez not particularly care?

3. What is mandatory in Bukowski's story about the twelve flying monkeys?

4. What is Henry Jones's job?

5. What does the narrator do with the sex model Von Brashlitz sends him at the end of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Satisfactory Help Agency?

2. Why does Bukowski buy cigarettes for Harry in "Life and Death in the Charity Ward?"

3. Why is Cass drawn to Bukowski?

4. Who is Kid Stardust and what is his purpose?

5. What is Tanya's purpose, according to Von Brashlitz, and why does she rebel?

6. How does Henry survive after killing Sarah with a hat pin?

7. How does Danforth take advantage of Bagley after the latter is run through the machine in their office?

8. Describe Bukowski's life with Linda in "3 Women."

9. Why do Sanchez and Kaakaa take Bukowski in during "Ten Jack-offs?"

10. Describe the events that lead up to Tanya's demise.

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