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

2. In "My Friend, The Parking Lot Attendant," where does the attendant work?
(a) A fancy restaurant.
(b) A race track.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A dance club.

3. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Irony.
(c) Gallows humor.
(d) Sarcasm.

4. Whom does Chinaski drink with in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Judy.
(b) Julia.
(c) Janice.
(d) Jane.

5. Chinaski claims that the best one can hope for is which of the following?
(a) A love life.
(b) A pet.
(c) A friend.
(d) Ten free minutes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following describes the woman in "The Lady in the Castle"?

3. In "Not Listed," Chinaski runs into an ex-jockey named ___________.

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

5. In which poem does Bukowski ruminate on his inconsistent fame?

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