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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following has happened to Chinaski in "Longshot"?

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

3. In "Marching Through Georgia," which of the following does Chinaski use to describe the world?

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

5. In "Invasion," what kind of animal does Chinaski see in his doorway?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does the lion in "Invasion" represent?

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

8. Describe the poem "The Lady in the Castle."

9. Describe Chinaski's self-esteem.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Bukowski respond to his critics? When he responds to critics, is he genuine? Is he fair? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the themes evident in the poems Bukowski has written? Identify at least three of these themes and provide specific examples from the text showing how the theme is created.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Bukowski's overall view of the world. Why does he see the world as mostly negative? What things are positive in the world, according to Bukowski? Why?

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