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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "From an Old Dog in his Cups," what relationship is explored?
(a) Between drinking and fighting.
(b) Between writing and insanity.
(c) Between writing and love.
(d) Between drinking and writing.

2. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?
(a) He does not feel at all alone.
(b) He feels angry.
(c) He feels that he can easily find somebody else.
(d) He feels very alone.

3. Chinaski mentions that the lottery funds _____________.
(a) Education.
(b) Public safety.
(c) Art.
(d) Health care.

4. In which poem does Chinaski discuss great writers past their prime?
(a) "Murder."
(b) "Our Laughter is Muted by Their Agony."
(c) "Nervous People."
(d) "Working Out."

5. In "A Funny Guy," what is Schopenhauer's profession?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Philanthropist.
(c) Professor.
(d) Philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bug makes an appearance in "A Tragic Meeting"?

2. Whom does Chinaski meet in "A Tragic Meeting"?

3. In "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?

4. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?

5. Where does Chinaski get out of his car in "Hard Times"?

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