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

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

3. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?
(a) Mr. Harpin.
(b) Mr. Heston.
(c) Mr. Harold.
(d) Mr. Hunn.

4. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?
(a) Listlessness.
(b) Lack of ambition.
(c) Slefishness.
(d) Education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?

2. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?

3. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?

4. What is the first thing that the man whom Chinaski tries to help drops?

5. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?

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