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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 does Chinaski live?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Dallas.
(c) New York.
(d) Los Angeles.

2. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?
(a) Mary Lou.
(b) Maribelle.
(c) Marcy.
(d) Mary Anne.

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

4. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.
(a) Gamble.
(b) Draw.
(c) Drive.
(d) Hike.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Chinaski writes, who or what accompanies him?

3. Which poem is a short quip in which Bukowski says it is still nice to be Bukowski?

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

5. Where is Chinaski in "Sunny Side Down"?

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