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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.
(b) Chinaski's father.
(c) Chinaski's mother.
(d) Chinaski's mentor.

2. In "Helping the Old," where does Chinaski try to assist an old man?
(a) The sidewalk
(b) The theater.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The bank.

3. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?
(a) Miami.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) New York.
(d) Los Angeles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?

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

4. Who is the subject of the poem "Retired"?

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

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