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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 195-215.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which poem does Bukowski ruminate on his inconsistent fame?
(a) "Only For a Minute."
(b) "Relentless as a Tarantula."
(c) "Huh?"
(d) "Their Night."

2. In "The Beautiful Lady Editor," who writes to Chinaski telling him he deserves to be miserable?
(a) The editor.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His ex-wife.

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

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

5. What boy throws up in "Whorehouse"?
(a) Chinaski.
(b) Jack.
(c) Lance.
(d) Vince.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Hard Times," how many familiar men does Chinaski run into?

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

4. In "Hard Times," Chinaski sees the men who ___________.

5. Whom does Chinaski pity in "Supposedly Famous"?

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