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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Saroyan flees from the United States to _________.
(a) Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Croatia.

2. Whom does Chinaski seem to think deserves better than any other man?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Himself.
(c) John Fante.
(d) His father.

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

4. Whom does Chinaski drink with in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Julia.
(b) Judy.
(c) Janice.
(d) Jane.

5. Which of the following has happened to Chinaski in "Longshot"?
(a) He is losing a lot of blood.
(b) He is working.
(c) He is cleaning.
(d) He is fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Together" take place?

2. In "About the PEN Conference," the author states that a writer without his typewriter is just a _________.

3. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?

4. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?

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

(see the answer key)

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