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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Saroyan flees from the United States to _________.
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Croatia.
(d) France.

2. Chinaski assures the readers that even though he writes less about drinking and prostitutes, what is still intact?
(a) His faith.
(b) His agony.
(c) His depression.
(d) His anger.

3. According to Chinaski, where are all of his defenders?
(a) Asia.
(b) North America.
(c) South America.
(d) Europe.

4. In which poem does Chinaski struggle with writer's block?
(a) "Putrefaction."
(b) "I'll Take It."
(c) "Zero."
(d) "Supposedly Famous."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

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

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

4. Where does Chinaski live?

5. In "Helping the Old," where does Chinaski try to assist an old man?

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