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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?
(a) World War II.
(b) Industrial Revolution.
(c) French Revolution.
(d) Cold War.

3. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Privileged.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Angry.

4. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?
(a) Jolene.
(b) Judith.
(c) Jane.
(d) Julia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?

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

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

4. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?

5. Saroyan flees from the United States to _________.

(see the answer key)

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