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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chinaski's work is most likely a rebuttal to authors like ______________.
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Anne Rice.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Stephenie Meyer.

2. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?
(a) Edgar Allan Poe.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Mark Twain.

3. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?
(a) His father.
(b) His years in college.
(c) A family reunion.
(d) His childhood.

4. Where does "Together" take place?
(a) A diner.
(b) A rented room.
(c) A park.
(d) A hostel.

5. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.
(a) Science.
(b) Math.
(c) Physical education.
(d) Words.

6. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His cane.
(b) His paperwork.
(c) His medication.
(d) His hearing aid.

7. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?
(a) The lie of the American dream.
(b) The fulfillment of ambitions.
(c) American education.
(d) Selfishness.

8. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Two years.

9. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?
(a) He sleeps with his girlfriend.
(b) He hits him with a wine bottle.
(c) He takes his money.
(d) He kills him.

10. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.
(a) His pets.
(b) His wife.
(c) Himself.
(d) His ex-girlfriend.

11. In "The Master Plan," where does Chinaski survive a harsh winter?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Miami.
(c) New York.
(d) Philadelphia.

12. Which poem is considered a play on words?
(a) "True."
(b) "O Tempora! O Mores!"
(c) "Oh Yes."
(d) "The Passing of a Great One."

13. In "Cornered," where does Chinaski often sit?
(a) Bookstores.
(b) Busy restaurants.
(c) Park benches.
(d) Empty bars.

14. To whom/what does Emily Bukowski tend?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Birds.
(c) Cats.
(d) Her grandchildren.

15. Chinaski argues that his friend from "Stride" would feel crestfallen to see what which of the following does to a man?
(a) Society.
(b) Faith.
(c) Age.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which poem does Bukowski relate his famous origin story?

2. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?

3. What significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?

4. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?

5. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?

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