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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 is the occupation of Barney Anderson in "The Gut-Wringing Machine?"
(a) Bondsman.
(b) Writer.
(c) Shipping clerk.
(d) Deep-sea diver.

2. What does the narrator do with the sex model Von Brashlitz sends him at the end of the story?
(a) He gives it to the eager gas station attendant.
(b) He shreds it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He begins to act as if it is Tanya.

3. How long have Bagley and Danforth worked together?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Thirty years.

4. Where does Bukowski stay while he looks for Gloria Westhaven?
(a) Whorehouse.
(b) Streets.
(c) Gloria's sister's house.
(d) Art gallery.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sarah shrink Henry?

3. Who is Sanchez?

4. What does Danforth convince Bagley would be a good idea after the latter is subjected to their agency's service?

5. Where do Joe and Cherry ultimately end up together at the end of "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cass drawn to Bukowski?

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

3. In "Another Horse Story," how does Bukowski reconcile his anger at being parodied in the magazine?

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

5. Describe Bukowski's experiences in delivering papers.

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

7. Why does Cass self-mutilate?

8. Describe Cass and Bukowski's first night together.

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

10. What are the conditions of the charity ward?

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