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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 "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?
(a) Bookstores.
(b) Bars.
(c) Cafes.
(d) Hotels.

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

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

4. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?
(a) His roommate.
(b) His father.
(c) The woman he lives with.
(d) His brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?

3. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?

4. How does Chinaski think every older person wants to die?

5. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?

(see the answer key)

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