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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?
(a) Book shop.
(b) Soda shop.
(c) Bicycle shop.
(d) Sports shop.

3. In "Shoes," what does the young man think of the shoes?
(a) He thinks they are sexy.
(b) He thinks they are ridiculous.
(c) He thinks they would look good on him.
(d) He has no feelings about them.

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

5. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Stride"?
(a) Norman.
(b) Neil.
(c) Nell.
(d) Norbert.

6. Whom does Chinaski pity in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) Hs parents.
(b) His brothers and sisters.
(c) His wife.
(d) His cats

7. What kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?
(a) Home improvement magazines.
(b) Pornographic magazines.
(c) Outdoor magazines.
(d) Women's magazines.

8. According to Chinaski, all rage and destructiveness is transformed into which of the following?
(a) Driving.
(b) Yelling.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Writing.

9. Where is the man located in "The Man in the Brown Suit"?
(a) An office.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A diner.
(d) A bank.

10. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?
(a) Busy intersection.
(b) Supermarket parking lot.
(c) Library parking lot.
(d) School parking lot.

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

12. What is the name of the thief who lives in a boarding house in "Bad Times at the 3rd and Vermont Hotel"?
(a) Tenness.
(b) Dakota.
(c) Hondur.
(d) Alabam.

13. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?
(a) Ms. Samuels.
(b) Ms. Simpson.
(c) Ms. Sorento.
(d) Ms. Simms.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?

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

3. According to Chinaski, where are all of his defenders?

4. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?

5. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?

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