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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 "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.
(a) Cologne.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) French bread.
(d) Animals.

2. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?
(a) Ms. Sorento.
(b) Ms. Simpson.
(c) Ms. Samuels.
(d) Ms. Simms.

3. Where does "Together" take place?
(a) A hostel.
(b) A park.
(c) A rented room.
(d) A diner.

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

5. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1963.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Shrinking Island," what does Chinaski give up on since he is drunk?

3. In "A Funny Guy," what is Schopenhauer's profession?

4. What was Fante's occupation?

5. Which of the following describes the woman in "The Lady in the Castle"?

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