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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Chinaski's friend from "The Stride" die?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) In the war.
(c) In a boating accident.
(d) In a hunting accident.

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

4. In "Not Listed," Chinaski runs into an ex-jockey named ___________.
(a) Henry.
(b) Hex.
(c) Harry.
(d) Harold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?

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

3. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

4. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?

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

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