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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 which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?
(a) "Zero."
(b) "Garbage."
(c) "The Master Plan."
(d) "My Vanishing Act."

2. In "Drive Through Hell," where does Chinaski see the soul of the world?
(a) Near a park.
(b) At a school.
(c) In a diner.
(d) On the freeway.

3. Which of the following is the name of one of the women in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?
(a) Scarlett.
(b) Irene.
(c) Iris.
(d) Liz.

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

5. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.
(a) His wife.
(b) His pets.
(c) His ex-girlfriend.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Starting Fast," where does Chinaski sleep?

2. Where is Chinaski in "Sunny Side Down"?

3. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?

4. What is the name of the second girl in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?

5. What is one of Chinaski's friends named in "Song"?

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