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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?
(a) Joy.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Regret.
(d) Acceptance.

2. What is the format of the poems in this collection?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Allegory.
(c) Sonnet.
(d) Haiku.

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

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

5. Chinaski's work is most likely a rebuttal to authors like ______________.
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Anne Rice.
(c) Stephenie Meyer.
(d) Mark Twain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the woman in "A Good Time" want to be taken?

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

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

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

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

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