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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 236-255.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Shrinking Island," what does Chinaski give up on since he is drunk?
(a) Reading.
(b) Typing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Drinking.

2. In "Marching Through Georgia," which of the following does Chinaski use to describe the world?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hot.
(d) Hate-filled.

3. Which of the following is the name of one of the women in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?
(a) Iris.
(b) Scarlett.
(c) Liz.
(d) Irene.

4. Who is Philip Lamantia?
(a) An actor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A model.
(d) A poet.

5. What animal does Chinaski watch with a friend in "Concrete"?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Cats.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?

2. Chinaski says that Mexican girls in "Longshot" are often doing which of the following?

3. In "My First Affair With That Older Woman," how much older than Chinaski is the woman?

4. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?

5. What kind of women does "Poor Al" date?

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