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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Starting Fast," where does Chinaski sleep?
(a) A park bench.
(b) A stranger's home.
(c) A flower bed.
(d) A hostel.

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

3. Where is Chinaski's favorite place in "My Vanishing Act"?
(a) A meadow.
(b) A baseball field.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A football field.

4. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?
(a) Judith.
(b) Jane.
(c) Julia.
(d) Jolene.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?

3. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?

4. What was Fante's occupation?

5. According to Chinaski, all rage and destructiveness is transformed into which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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