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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 73-93.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of women does "Poor Al" date?
(a) Crazy women.
(b) Absent women.
(c) Sad women.
(d) Stupid women.

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

4. When Chinaski writes, who or what accompanies him?
(a) His radio.
(b) His dogs.
(c) His cats.
(d) His brother.

5. Where does the woman in "A Good Time" want to be taken?
(a) Miami.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the format of the poems in this collection?

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

3. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?

4. In "My First Affair With That Older Woman," how much older than Chinaski is the woman?

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

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