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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 "Song," what does Chinaski's friend sing a song about?
(a) A dead man.
(b) A girl.
(c) A family.
(d) A pet.

2. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?
(a) "Zero."
(b) "The Master Plan."
(c) "My Vanishing Act."
(d) "Garbage."

3. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Cologne.
(c) French bread.
(d) Animals.

4. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?
(a) Mr. Hunn.
(b) Mr. Harpin.
(c) Mr. Harold.
(d) Mr. Heston.

5. Whom does Chinaski seem to think deserves better than any other man?
(a) Himself.
(b) John Fante.
(c) Hemingway.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the format of the poems in this collection?

2. Where does "Together" take place?

3. In "Fractional Note," what is described as getting worse?

4. What conclusion does Chinaski reach in "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat"?

5. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

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