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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chinaski discuss in "Nervous People"?
(a) Death.
(b) A fear of being published.
(c) A trip to the store.
(d) A fear of women.

2. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1963.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.

3. How does Bukowski want people to react to his death?

4. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?

5. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?

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