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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 113-132.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) His parents.
(b) His wife.
(c) His cats.
(d) His critics.

4. In "Starting Fast," what does Chinaski ruminate on?
(a) His age.
(b) His past.
(c) His family.
(d) His job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Starting Fast," where does Chinaski sleep?

3. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?

4. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?

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

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