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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bukowski discusses which of the following in "Our Laughter is Muted by Their Agony"?
(a) Faith.
(b) Struggle.
(c) Love.
(d) Hope.

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

3. In "Starting Fast," what does Chinaski ruminate on?
(a) His past.
(b) His job.
(c) His age.
(d) His family.

4. What is the name of Chinaski's other friend in "Song'?
(a) Herk.
(b) Henry.
(c) Harris.
(d) Harry.

5. What is the format of the poems in this collection?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Free verse.
(c) Sonnet.
(d) Haiku.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Chinaski owe to the IRS?

2. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.

3. Which poem is considered a play on words?

4. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?

5. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.

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