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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following poems does Chinaski not focus on the hidden horrors of life?
(a) "The Lady in the Castle."
(b) "Not Listed."
(c) "The Blade."
(d) "The Boil."

2. Which poem is considered a play on words?
(a) "O Tempora! O Mores!"
(b) "True."
(c) "The Passing of a Great One."
(d) "Oh Yes."

3. 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 kills him.
(c) He takes his money.
(d) He sleeps with his girlfriend.

4. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?
(a) Track.
(b) Gym.
(c) Cafe.
(d) Diner.

5. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?
(a) Faith.
(b) Hope.
(c) Society.
(d) Age.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Putrefaction," back to which decade does Chinaski think the country is regressing?

2. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?

3. Chinaski describes the food in Paris as being which of the following?

4. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Stride"?

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

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