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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 51-72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chinaski's work is most likely a rebuttal to authors like ______________.
(a) Anne Rice.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(d) Stephenie Meyer.

2. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Joy.
(c) Regret.
(d) Acceptance.

3. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Miami.

4. Which of the following is the setting for "Red Mercedes" and a frequent setting in Bukowski's work?
(a) Chinaski's father's house.
(b) Casino.
(c) Race track.
(d) Hotel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?

2. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?

3. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?

4. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?

5. Where does Chinaski live?

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