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

2. 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) Airplane.
(b) Hitchhiking.
(c) Car.
(d) Boat.

3. What sight depresses Bukowski the morning after his drunken bender in "Ten Jack-offs?"
(a) Kaakaa is reciting poetry to Sanchez.
(b) Sanchez has emptied all of Bukowski's alcohol in the sink.
(c) Kaakaa is crying in bed alone.
(d) Sanchez and Kaakaa sleeping together on the couch.

4. What does Bukowski ultimately do with the stories he has clipped from the newspapers about his search for Gloria Westhaven?
(a) He gives them to Gloria.
(b) He buries them by her house.
(c) He throws them away.
(d) He publishes them in a book.

5. Why does Bukowski quit his job at the meat-packing plant?
(a) He keeps getting into fights with his coworkers.
(b) He is unable to ever be on time to work.
(c) He finds it disgusting.
(d) He cannot find a way to drink at work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of charges result from the publication of Joe and Cherry's newpaper?

2. What does Bukowski do with Cass on their first night together that surprises her?

3. Who is Sanchez?

4. Why does Bukowski leave his bed when he collapses and vomits in front of the patients and staff?

5. In what sport does Bukowski have his persona, Kid Stardust, excel?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Twelve Flying Monkeys Who Won't Copulate Properly," what conclusions does Bukowski draw about his lifestyle as a writer?

2. Who is Kathy and what is her relationship to Bukowski?

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

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

5. Why is Cass drawn to Bukowski?

6. Why does Bukowski throw away the newspaper clippings at the end of "Life in a Texas Whorehouse?"

7. What are the "3 Chickens" and what purpose do they serve in this story?

8. Describe Bukowski's job and why he quits.

9. Why does Bukowski blame himself for Cass's suicide?

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

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