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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 smash when she fights with Henry in his apartment after his affair in Chapter 12?
(a) The sculpture of Henry's head.
(b) Henry's face.
(c) Henry's windshield.
(d) His alcohol.

2. How does Henry immediately feel about Lydia Vance?
(a) He thinks she is ugly.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) He does not notice her.
(d) He is attracted to her.

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

4. Who does Henry call after Lydia leaves him in Chapter 16?
(a) Dee Dee.
(b) Sara.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Valerie.

5. What does Henry Chinaski gain fame as?
(a) A poet.
(b) A novelist.
(c) A chauvenist.
(d) A mailman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Henry's first stop in Chapter 7?

2. Where is Lydia Vance originally from?

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

4. Who attempts to commit suicide when their lover decides to discontinue their relationship in Chapter 19?

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

(see the answer key)

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