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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 was the name of Chinaski's teacher?
(a) Ms. Samuels.
(b) Ms. Sorento.
(c) Ms. Simms.
(d) Ms. Simpson.

2. According to Chinaski, where are all of his defenders?
(a) Asia.
(b) South America.
(c) Europe.
(d) North America.

3. Whom does Chinaski seem to think deserves better than any other man?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) John Fante.
(c) Himself.
(d) His father.

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

5. In "Helping the Old," where does Chinaski try to assist an old man?
(a) The theater.
(b) The sidewalk
(c) The bank.
(d) The grocery store.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?

3. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?

4. Whom does Chinaski drink with in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

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

(see the answer key)

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