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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 "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?
(a) Poets.
(b) Athletes.
(c) Celebrities.
(d) Middle class workers.

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

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

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

5. In "A Non-urgent Poem," a man says that Chinaski has lost which of the following?
(a) Mood.
(b) Faith.
(c) Urgency.
(d) Emotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?

2. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?

3. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?

4. To whom/what does Emily Bukowski tend?

5. During which event does "It's Funny, Isn't It? #1" take place?

(see the answer key)

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