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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Non-urgent Poem," a man says that Chinaski has lost which of the following?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Urgency.
(c) Faith.
(d) Mood.

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

3. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.
(a) Words.
(b) Physical education.
(c) Math.
(d) Science.

4. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?
(a) Age.
(b) Society.
(c) Hope.
(d) Faith.

5. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?
(a) Constructon jobs.
(b) No jobs.
(c) Clergy jobs.
(d) Teaching jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.

2. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.

3. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?

4. How did Chinaski's friend from "The Stride" die?

5. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?

(see the answer key)

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