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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 does Bukowski claim to be doing with Tito and Baby to the police officer?
(a) Painting a picture.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Playing chess.
(d) Listening to the radio.

2. What is Bukowski's opinion about the people in charge in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"
(a) They are true leaders.
(b) He does not quite agree with the need for a government.
(c) They are idiots.
(d) They deserve respect.

3. What animals must Harry and Duke be wary of when they go to mine the gold?
(a) Bats.
(b) Rattlesnakes.
(c) Coyotes.
(d) Vipers.

4. Where do Lincoln and Andrew claim to have driven from in order to gain entrance to Vasquez's house?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Nebraska.

5. What rumor does Lincoln believe about Vasquez?
(a) Vasquez is a pedophile.
(b) Vasquez is a murderer.
(c) Vasquez keeps five thousand dollars in his home.
(d) Vasquez is a drug dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stars in the movie that the narrator of "Trouble with a Battery" tries to discuss with the prostitute?

2. Off the coast of what country does one of the U.S. government's bombs split open?

3. According to Bill, what animals will probably attack the corpse off of Venice Beach?

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

5. What section of the hospital has Bukowski just left in "The Beginner?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Herb and Talbot's relationship.

2. What are Henry Mason's opinions about artists?

3. Describe Tito and Baby.

4. What are some of the factors Tony and Bill discuss before seeing their stolen corpse for the first time?

5. What leads up to Bukowski never seeing Jeff again in "A Drinking Partner?"

6. Why does Bukowski refuse to acquaint himself with Gramercy Edwards in "A Drinking Partner?"

7. What does Charlie leave Marie?

8. Describe Martin Blanchard.

9. What is significant about the condition of the stolen corpse in "The Copulating Mermaid of Venice, California" and how do Tony and Bill react to it?

10. What happens off of the coast of Spain in "Politics is like Trying to Screw a Cat in the Ass?"

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