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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cats does Chinaski claim to own?
(a) Eight.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

2. In which poem does Chinaski struggle with writer's block?
(a) "Zero."
(b) "Supposedly Famous."
(c) "I'll Take It."
(d) "Putrefaction."

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

4. Who is the subject of the poem "Retired"?
(a) Chinaski's brother.
(b) Chinaski's father.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) Chinaski's mother.

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Docile.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Let 'Em Go," Chinaski says he is tired of __________.

2. In "Forget It," whose death does Chinaski talk about?

3. Where does the pretty girl live in "Late Late Late Poem"?

4. What does Chinaski discuss in "Nervous People"?

5. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?

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