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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Helping the Old," where does Chinaski try to assist an old man?
(a) The sidewalk
(b) The theater.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The bank.

2. In "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?
(a) Hotels.
(b) Bars.
(c) Bookstores.
(d) Cafes.

3. In "A Funny Guy," what is Schopenhauer's profession?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Philanthropist.
(c) Professor.
(d) Philosopher.

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

5. What is the name of the second girl in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?
(a) Lois.
(b) Louise.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Suzanne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?

2. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?

3. Which poem is considered a play on words?

4. In "Red Mercedes," what does the passenger hand the driver of the car from the glove box?

5. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?

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