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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry accuse Tammie of the day after her brother and his friends visit?

2. After Henry buys alcohol and cigarettes in Chapter 96, what does he offer a young black woman for fellatio?

3. Why is Henry unable to perform sexually in Chapter 87?

4. Where do Henry, Cecelia, Bobby and Valerie vacation in Chapter 79?

5. What does the older woman on the plane scold Henry for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry learn about Dee Dee Bronson in Chapter 88?

2. How does Cecelia feel about Henry?

3. Why does Henry get irritated with Tammie in Chapters 58 and 59?

4. Where does Henry go in Chapter 93, who does he meet, and what does he do?

5. Who does Henry visit in Chapter 91, and what happens?

6. How does Henry treat Iris during her visit?

7. In what way does Liza perform for Henry in Chapter 85?

8. Describe the three women that Henry meets in Chapter 87.

9. What is Henry's predicament concerning Thanksgiving, and how does he solve his dilemma?

10. Describe Henry and Cecelia's vacation that occurs in Chapters 79 through 81.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is each setting in "Women" significant? What does each setting have in common? How is each setting different?

Essay Topic 2

Henry Chinaski is the protagonist or hero of "Women". Analyze his actions to describe how he fits this archetype and how he varies from the traditional archetypal hero. How else can Henry be viewed?

Essay Topic 3

How can "Women" be read as semi-autobiographical of Bukowski?

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