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

2. Which poem is considered a play on words?
(a) "True."
(b) "The Passing of a Great One."
(c) "Oh Yes."
(d) "O Tempora! O Mores!"

3. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His hearing aid.
(b) His paperwork.
(c) His cane.
(d) His medication.

4. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?
(a) His roommate.
(b) The woman he lives with.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Stride," how old does Chinaski recall being?

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

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?

5. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?

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