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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lydia leave for Henry when she moves out of his apartment complex?
(a) The sculpture of Henry's head.
(b) A pair of blue underwear.
(c) Photographs of them together.
(d) Money for rent.

2. In Chapter 8, why does Henry's sponsor say that Henry can have his pick of any girl in the crowd?
(a) Because he is so attractive.
(b) Due to Henry's wealth.
(c) Due to Southern hospitality.
(d) Because the girls are all prostitutes.

3. Who arrives as Henry returns to his apartment with Bobby's wife?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Tammie.
(c) Sara.
(d) Valerie.

4. Who attempts to commit suicide when their lover decides to discontinue their relationship in Chapter 19?
(a) Dee Dee.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Valerie.
(d) Henry.

5. Who interrupts the first time that Henry and Lydia attempt to sleep together?
(a) Linda, Lydia's sister.
(b) Little Jack, Lydia's husband.
(c) Lisa, Lydia's daughter.
(d) Bobby, Lydia's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry do on the way home from his magazine's collation party?

2. What causes the car crash in Chapter 7?

3. What does Henry Chinaski gain fame as?

4. What position does Henry hold at a small, local magazine?

5. What does Lydia pay close attention to when she and Henry go to the beach in Chapter 5?

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