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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first job Chinaski applies for?
(a) Garbage collector.
(b) Delivery driver.
(c) Postman.
(d) Janitor.

2. What city does Chinaski arrive in at the beginning of the book?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

3. What does Henry's father ask from Henry?
(a) Rent money.
(b) Company at the races.
(c) Peace and quiet.
(d) Proof of his identity.

4. In what city does Henry swap trains?
(a) El Paso.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Charlottesville.
(d) Houston.

5. What is the name of the cafe opposite Chinaski's room?
(a) The Gangplank Cafe.
(b) The Bukowski's Cafe.
(c) The Barfly Cafe.
(d) The Pirate Cafe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry vomit on when he gets home?

2. What is the name of Henry's landlady in this section?

3. Where does Henry go once he has money?

4. What kind of alcohol does Henry say he enjoys?

5. What do the men on the train receive from the train company?

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