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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?
(a) A writer.
(b) An actor.
(c) A boxer.
(d) A police officer.

2. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.
(a) His wife.
(b) Himself.
(c) His ex-girlfriend.
(d) His pets.

3. Saroyan flees from the United States to _________.
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Croatia.
(d) Britain.

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

5. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?
(a) "Garbage."
(b) "The Master Plan."
(c) "Zero."
(d) "My Vanishing Act."

Short Answer Questions

1. In which poem does Chinaski struggle with writer's block?

2. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?

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

4. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?

5. Where is Chinaski's favorite place in "My Vanishing Act"?

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