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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?
(a) School parking lot.
(b) Supermarket parking lot.
(c) Busy intersection.
(d) Library parking lot.

2. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?
(a) His privilege.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His existence.
(d) His love life.

3. 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) Casino.
(d) Hotel.

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

5. Whom does Chinaski pity in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) Hs parents.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brothers and sisters.
(d) His cats

Short Answer Questions

1. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.

2. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?

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

4. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?

5. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?

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