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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Chinaski drink with in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Judy.
(b) Julia.
(c) Janice.
(d) Jane.

2. 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.

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

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

5. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?
(a) His love life.
(b) His existence.
(c) His privilege.
(d) His childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?

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

3. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?

4. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

5. In "The Stride," how old does Chinaski recall being?

(see the answer key)

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