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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?
(a) Sad.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Angry.

2. In "The Master Plan," where does Chinaski survive a harsh winter?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Miami.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?
(a) 10,000 dollars.
(b) 3,000 dollars.
(c) 14,000 dollars.
(d) 7,000 dollars.

4. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Irony.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Gallows humor.

5. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?
(a) Busy intersection.
(b) Library parking lot.
(c) School parking lot.
(d) Supermarket parking lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?

2. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

3. In "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?

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

5. What is the name of the thief who lives in a boarding house in "Bad Times at the 3rd and Vermont Hotel"?

(see the answer key)

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