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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 94-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Ten years.

2. Which of the following is the setting for "Red Mercedes" and a frequent setting in Bukowski's work?
(a) Race track.
(b) Chinaski's father's house.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Casino.

3. 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.

4. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) His critics.
(b) His parents.
(c) His wife.
(d) His cats.

5. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?
(a) Chinaski's mentor.
(b) Chinaski's mother.
(c) Chinaski's father.
(d) Chinaski.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?

2. Who is the subject of the poem "Retired"?

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

4. What significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?

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

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