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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 "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.
(a) His knowledge.
(b) His wife's life.
(c) His family.
(d) His life.

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

3. Where is Chinaski in "Sunny Side Down"?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A movie theater.
(c) A diner.
(d) A park.

4. In "The Master Plan," where does Chinaski survive a harsh winter?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Miami.
(c) New York.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.
(a) Words.
(b) Science.
(c) Physical education.
(d) Math.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Starting Fast," what does Chinaski ruminate on?

2. Who is Philip Lamantia?

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

4. What was Fante's occupation?

5. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?

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