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

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

3. In "Gay Paree" what does Chinaski describe?
(a) Hotels.
(b) Bars.
(c) Cafes.
(d) Bookstores.

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

5. In "About the PEN Conference," the author states that a writer without his typewriter is just a _________.
(a) Professor.
(b) Madman.
(c) Man.
(d) Artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following poems does Chinaski not focus on the hidden horrors of life?

2. What is one of Chinaski's friends named in "Song"?

3. Chinaski consoles himself that many men become which of the following over time?

4. In "Help Wanted," what does Chinaski recall doing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the poem "Invasion."

2. How does Chinaski focus on the hidden horrors of life?

3. Why is "An Ordinary Poem" significant in terms of defining Chinaski?

4. Is Bukowski seixst? Why or why not?

5. How does Chinaski feel about the beautiful lady editor?

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

7. Describe Chinaski's thought process in "Everybody Talks Too Much."

8. What allegory is present in "The Death of a Splendid Neighborhood"?

9. Why does Chinaski think he has so many female critics?

10. What is the message of "Trying to Make It"?

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