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

2. Who is Emily Bukowski?
(a) Bukowski's sister.
(b) Bukowski's wife.
(c) Bukowski's grandmother.
(d) Bukowski's mother.

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

4. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) His critics.
(b) His wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His cats.

5. According to Chinaski in "Drive Through Hell," the adjective which describes all of humanity is ________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Excited.
(c) Happy.
(d) Depressed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?

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

4. In "Starting Fast," where does Chinaski sleep?

5. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.

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