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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?
(a) Angry.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Docile.

2. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.
(a) His wife's life.
(b) His knowledge.
(c) His family.
(d) His life.

3. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?
(a) Clergy jobs.
(b) No jobs.
(c) Constructon jobs.
(d) Teaching jobs.

4. What boy throws up in "Whorehouse"?
(a) Jack.
(b) Lance.
(c) Vince.
(d) Chinaski.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?

2. How old was Chinaski when he took a trip to Tijuana?

3. In "Shoes," what does the young man think of the shoes?

4. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?

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

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