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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Athletes.
(c) Poets.
(d) Middle class workers.

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

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

4. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?
(a) He feels very alone.
(b) He feels that he can easily find somebody else.
(c) He feels angry.
(d) He does not feel at all alone.

5. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?
(a) Mr. Heston.
(b) Mr. Harpin.
(c) Mr. Harold.
(d) Mr. Hunn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the man located in "The Man in the Brown Suit"?

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

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

4. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?

5. When Chinaski writes, who or what accompanies him?

(see the answer key)

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