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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 133-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that the man whom Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His hat.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His glasses.
(d) His wallet.

2. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?
(a) New York.
(b) Miami.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Las Vegas.

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

4. In "The Crazy Truth," Chinaski recalled seeing a pedestrian verbally abuse a man in what color car?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?

2. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?

3. What kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?

4. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?

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

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