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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 describes the food in Paris as being which of the following?
(a) Tasteless.
(b) Over spiced.
(c) Under spiced.
(d) Delicious.

2. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His hearing aid.
(b) His paperwork.
(c) His medication.
(d) His cane.

3. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?
(a) Judith.
(b) Jolene.
(c) Julia.
(d) Jane.

4. Which of the following describes the woman in "The Lady in the Castle"?
(a) She has a large nose.
(b) She has long hair.
(c) She has big eyes.
(d) She has big feet.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which poem is considered a play on words?

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

4. Who is Emily Bukowski?

5. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?

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