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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Docile.
(d) Aggressive.

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

3. What kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?
(a) Women's magazines.
(b) Home improvement magazines.
(c) Pornographic magazines.
(d) Outdoor magazines.

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

5. In "Shoes," what does the young man think of the shoes?
(a) He thinks they are ridiculous.
(b) He thinks they would look good on him.
(c) He has no feelings about them.
(d) He thinks they are sexy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the setting for "Red Mercedes" and a frequent setting in Bukowski's work?

2. In "My First Affair With That Older Woman," how much older than Chinaski is the woman?

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

4. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.

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

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