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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 298-313.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chinaski likes the editor in one of the poems even though she is which of the following?
(a) Poor.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Angry.
(d) Wealthy.

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

3. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?
(a) Chinaski.
(b) Chinaski's father.
(c) Chinaski's uncle.
(d) The man in the red Mercedes.

4. In "Concrete," who invites Chinaski to his house?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A painter.
(c) A poet.
(d) A hairstylist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?

2. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?

3. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.

4. In "Putrefaction," back to which decade does Chinaski think the country is regressing?

5. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?

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