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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 256-276.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chinaski was told that the odds of a patient surviving a hospital for the poor are ______________.
(a) One hundred to one.
(b) Fifty to one.
(c) Ten to one.
(d) Two to one.

3. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?
(a) Chinaski's uncle.
(b) The man in the red Mercedes.
(c) Chinaski's father.
(d) Chinaski.

4. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Irony.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Gallows humor.

5. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1963.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "A Funny Guy," what is Schopenhauer's profession?

3. What conclusion does Chinaski reach in "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat"?

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

5. In "The Beautiful Lady Editor," who writes to Chinaski telling him he deserves to be miserable?

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