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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?
(a) Supermarket parking lot.
(b) Library parking lot.
(c) School parking lot.
(d) Busy intersection.

2. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His roommate.
(d) The woman he lives with.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?

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

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

4. In "Red Mercedes," what does the passenger hand the driver of the car from the glove box?

5. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?

(see the answer key)

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