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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Concrete," who invites Chinaski to his house?
(a) A poet.
(b) A hairstylist.
(c) A painter.
(d) A teacher.

3. What is the first thing that the man whom Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His glasses.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His hat.

4. In "Seize the Day," what makes the grotesque man popular?
(a) He had a child.
(b) He got a job.
(c) He won the lottery.
(d) He moved away.

5. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His medication.
(b) His paperwork.
(c) His cane.
(d) His hearing aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Philip Lamantia?

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

3. Chinaski believes that the hopes and joys of life are inevitably lost due to _________.

4. In "Wearing the Collar," which animal does Chinaski talk about?

5. In "Invasion," what kind of animal does Chinaski see in his doorway?

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