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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Chinaski in "Sunny Side Down"?
(a) A movie theater.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A park.
(d) A diner.

2. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?
(a) Empty bars.
(b) Park benches.
(c) Bookstores.
(d) Busy restaurants.

3. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.
(a) Science.
(b) Words.
(c) Physical education.
(d) Math.

4. Who is the subject of the poem "Retired"?
(a) Chinaski's brother.
(b) Chinaski's father.
(c) Chinaski's mother.
(d) A homeless man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?

2. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?

3. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?

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

5. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?

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