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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 kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?
(a) Pornographic magazines.
(b) Women's magazines.
(c) Home improvement magazines.
(d) Outdoor magazines.

2. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?
(a) Bookstores.
(b) Park benches.
(c) Busy restaurants.
(d) Empty bars.

3. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?
(a) His childhood.
(b) His years in college.
(c) A family reunion.
(d) His father.

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

5. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Angry.
(d) Privileged.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boil," for whom does Chinaski work?

2. In "A Non-urgent Poem," a man says that Chinaski has lost which of the following?

3. Who is Emily Bukowski?

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

5. Which poem is considered a play on words?

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