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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chinaski says that Mexican girls in "Longshot" are often doing which of the following?
(a) Doing paperwork.
(b) Tending to bedding.
(c) Sweeping and mopping.
(d) Yelling.

3. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?
(a) Mary Anne.
(b) Marcy.
(c) Mary Lou.
(d) Maribelle.

4. Which poem is a short quip in which Bukowski says it is still nice to be Bukowski?
(a) "The Chemistry of Things."
(b) "Well, That's Just the Way It Is."
(c) "Rift."
(d) "The Still Trapeze."

5. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?
(a) Two years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

2. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?

3. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?

4. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?

5. Where does the editor in "The Beautiful Lady Editor" help the poor?

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