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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following poems does Chinaski not focus on the hidden horrors of life?
(a) "The Lady in the Castle."
(b) "The Boil."
(c) "Not Listed."
(d) "The Blade."

2. Chinaski consoles himself that many men become which of the following over time?
(a) Unhealthier.
(b) Crazier.
(c) Saner.
(d) Smarter.

3. In "Over Done," why does Chinaski not enjoy the company of his old acquaintance?
(a) He is unintelligent.
(b) He smells bad.
(c) He talks too much.
(d) He is unnattractive.

4. Which item is a better companion than any women Chinaski can imagine?
(a) Writng.
(b) Cats.
(c) Typewriter.
(d) Women.

5. What is Li Po's occupation?
(a) Laborer.
(b) Poet.
(c) Painter.
(d) Doctor.

6. In "A Following," Chinaski gets a call from __________.
(a) Denver.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York City.

7. In "Marching Through Georgia," which of the following does Chinaski use to describe the world?
(a) Cold.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Hate-filled.
(d) Hot.

8. Chinaski declares that he is not worried about which of the following in "Someday I'm Going to Write a Primer . . ."?
(a) A war.
(b) A bomb.
(c) Women.
(d) Drinking.

9. Chinaski likes the editor in one of the poems even though she is which of the following?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Poor.
(d) Angry.

10. Whom does Chinaski meet in "A Tragic Meeting"?
(a) Julia.
(b) Judy.
(c) Jojo.
(d) Julio.

11. Chinaski believes that the hopes and joys of life are inevitably lost due to _________.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Age.
(c) Health.
(d) Money.

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

13. Chinaski tells the story of a jockey from which state in "Trying to Make It"?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) New York.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Arizona.

14. What is the name of the second girl in "Those Girls We Followed Home"?
(a) Louise.
(b) Suzanne.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Lois.

15. In "Wearing the Collar," which animal does Chinaski talk about?
(a) Dog.
(b) Lion.
(c) Mouse.
(d) Cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Beautiful Lady Editor," who writes to Chinaski telling him he deserves to be miserable?

2. What point is made in "Trying to Make It"?

3. In "From an Old Dog in his Cups," what relationship is explored?

4. In "Fractional Note," what is happening to hope?

5. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?

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