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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Shrinking Island," what does Chinaski give up on since he is drunk?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Typing.
(d) Reading.

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

3. In "Hard Times," how many familiar men does Chinaski run into?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. In "Fractional Note," what is happening to hope?
(a) It is abundant.
(b) It is lost forever.
(c) It is unappealing.
(d) It is diminished.

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

6. In "The Boil," for whom does Chinaski work?
(a) Random House.
(b) Nabisco.
(c) Pepsi.
(d) Proctor & Gamble.

7. In "Invasion," what kind of animal does Chinaski see in his doorway?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A lion.
(d) A turtle.

8. How many cats does Chinaski claim to own?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

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

10. In "Their Night," Chinaski connects his distaste for the Lost Generation to __________.
(a) Racism.
(b) Populism.
(c) Bigotry.
(d) Secularism.

11. How does Chinaski think every older person wants to die?
(a) By a heart attack.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Due to dementia.
(d) In his sleep.

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

13. In "Not Listed," Chinaski runs into an ex-jockey named ___________.
(a) Hex.
(b) Harold.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harry.

14. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?
(a) Diner.
(b) Cafe.
(c) Gym.
(d) Track.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Philip Lamantia?

2. In "A Following," Chinaski gets a call from __________.

3. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

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

5. Which item is a better companion than any women Chinaski can imagine?

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