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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. In "Let 'Em Go," Chinaski says he is tired of __________.
(a) Dating a woman.
(b) Waiting.
(c) Caring.
(d) Drinking.

4. What is "An Ordinary Poem" about?
(a) Things he has felt anger toward.
(b) A war.
(c) Things he does not like.
(d) Things he cares about.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Chinaski's other friend in "Song'?

2. Where does Chinaski get out of his car in "Hard Times"?

3. In "Hard Times," Chinaski sees the men who ___________.

4. In "Hard Times," how many familiar men does Chinaski run into?

5. What conclusion does Chinaski reach in "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conclusion Chinaski arrives at in "Wearing the Collar" and "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat."

2. Describe the argument that Bukowski makes in "Fractional Note."

3. Describe the feelings Bukowski portrays in "Party's Over."

4. Is Bukowski seixst? Why or why not?

5. Describe Bukowski's portrayal of populism in his poems.

6. In "Help Wanted," what does Chinaski fear?

7. What metaphor is used in the poem "Seize the Day"?

8. What does Chinaski say about lost pleasure?

9. How does Bukowski build a sense of foreboding in "Invasion"?

10. Describe Chinaski's feelings for the woman in "The Beautiful Lady Editor."

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