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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 175-194.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?
(a) He hits him with a wine bottle.
(b) He takes his money.
(c) He sleeps with his girlfriend.
(d) He kills him.

2. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.
(a) His pets.
(b) Himself.
(c) His wife.
(d) His ex-girlfriend.

3. Chinaski describes Paris as a lovely city full of _______________.
(a) Lovers.
(b) Cowards.
(c) Intelligent people.
(d) Animals.

4. Whom does Chinaski seem to think deserves better than any other man?
(a) John Fante.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) Hemingway.

5. In "My First Affair With That Older Woman," how much older than Chinaski is the woman?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Fifteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?

2. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?

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

4. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.

5. What is the first thing that the man whom Chinaski tries to help drops?

(see the answer key)

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