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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) Eating.
(c) Typing.
(d) Drinking.

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

3. Which of the following has happened to Chinaski in "Longshot"?
(a) He is cleaning.
(b) He is losing a lot of blood.
(c) He is fighting.
(d) He is working.

4. Chinaski says that Mexican girls in "Longshot" are often doing which of the following?
(a) Sweeping and mopping.
(b) Doing paperwork.
(c) Tending to bedding.
(d) Yelling.

5. In "Wearing the Collar," which animal does Chinaski talk about?
(a) Cat.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Dog.
(d) Lion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Chinaski watch with a friend in "Concrete"?

2. In "Marching Through Georgia," which of the following does Chinaski use to describe the world?

3. Who is Philip Lamantia?

4. What conclusion does Chinaski reach in "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat"?

5. Where is Chinaski in "Longshot"?

(see the answer key)

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