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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 236-255.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(d) Edgar Allan Poe.

2. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.
(a) Gamble.
(b) Drive.
(c) Draw.
(d) Hike.

3. Where does Chinaski live?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Dallas.
(d) New York.

4. Which of the following is the setting for "Red Mercedes" and a frequent setting in Bukowski's work?
(a) Chinaski's father's house.
(b) Casino.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Race track.

5. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?
(a) Bicycle shop.
(b) Soda shop.
(c) Sports shop.
(d) Book shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Friends within the Darkness," Chinaski listens to __________.

2. What happens to Chinaski in "Everybody Talks Too Much"?

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

4. Who is Philip Lamantia?

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

(see the answer key)

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