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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) An English poet.
(c) An actor.
(d) A German composer.

2. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?
(a) Ms. Sorento.
(b) Ms. Samuels.
(c) Ms. Simms.
(d) Ms. Simpson.

3. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?
(a) His love life.
(b) His existence.
(c) His childhood.
(d) His privilege.

4. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?
(a) Athletes.
(b) Middle class workers.
(c) Celebrities.
(d) Poets.

5. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?
(a) Chinaski.
(b) Chinaski's mentor.
(c) Chinaski's mother.
(d) Chinaski's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?

2. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?

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

4. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.

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

(see the answer key)

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