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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) Angry.
(c) Privileged.
(d) Selfish.

2. In which poem does Chinaski struggle with writer's block?
(a) "Zero."
(b) "Putrefaction."
(c) "I'll Take It."
(d) "Supposedly Famous."

3. To whom/what does Emily Bukowski tend?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Cats.
(c) Her grandchildren.
(d) Birds.

4. In "The Blade," where does Chinaski work?
(a) School.
(b) Diner.
(c) Factory.
(d) Post ofice.

5. In "The Stride," how old does Chinaski recall being?
(a) Twenty-four
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty-one
(d) Nineteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?

2. Which of the following describes the woman in "The Lady in the Castle"?

3. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?

4. What kind of women does "Poor Al" date?

5. What kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?

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