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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 significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?
(a) Industrial Revolution.
(b) World War II.
(c) French Revolution.
(d) Cold War.

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

3. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?
(a) A fancy restaurant.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A dance club.
(d) A race track.

4. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?
(a) A German composer.
(b) An English poet.
(c) An actor.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald.

5. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?
(a) Mary Lou.
(b) Maribelle.
(c) Marcy.
(d) Mary Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?

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

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

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

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

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