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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 "Shoes," what does the young man think of the shoes?
(a) He thinks they are ridiculous.
(b) He has no feelings about them.
(c) He thinks they are sexy.
(d) He thinks they would look good on him.

2. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?
(a) "The Master Plan."
(b) "Zero."
(c) "My Vanishing Act."
(d) "Garbage."

3. According to Chinaski, all rage and destructiveness is transformed into which of the following?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Driving.
(d) Writing.

4. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?
(a) Park benches.
(b) Bookstores.
(c) Empty bars.
(d) Busy restaurants.

5. In "Hard Times," Chinaski sees the men who ___________.
(a) Ran errands for him.
(b) Painted his house.
(c) Raked his leaves.
(d) Fixed his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Concrete," who invites Chinaski to his house?

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

3. Chinaski's work is most likely a rebuttal to authors like ______________.

4. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.

5. Where does the woman in "A Good Time" want to be taken?

(see the answer key)

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