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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 "Education," what does Chinaski remember?
(a) His years in college.
(b) A family reunion.
(c) His father.
(d) His childhood.

2. Chinaski describes Paris as a lovely city full of _______________.
(a) Cowards.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Intelligent people.
(d) Animals.

3. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?
(a) His love life.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His existence.
(d) His privilege.

4. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His paperwork.
(b) His medication.
(c) His cane.
(d) His hearing aid.

5. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?
(a) Education.
(b) Slefishness.
(c) Lack of ambition.
(d) Listlessness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?

2. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?

3. Which of the following is the setting for "Red Mercedes" and a frequent setting in Bukowski's work?

4. Chinaski concludes that he owes his life to whom?

5. Chinaski claims that the best one can hope for is which of the following?

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