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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 - Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who flatters then bores Hank with his discussion of Hank's work?
(a) Pinchot.
(b) Renoir.
(c) Racine.
(d) Modard.

2. Who tells Hank he should apologize for his rude behavior in Part 2?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Pinchot.
(c) Racine.
(d) Fitzgerald.

3. What does Hank decide he should write a screenplay about?
(a) Himself.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

4. What wakes Hank after his visit to the hotel?
(a) Sarah's cat.
(b) The doorbell.
(c) Sarah.
(d) The telephone.

5. What theme does "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" explore?
(a) Relationships of film to stage.
(b) The nature and craft of writing.
(c) How to become wealthy quickly.
(d) Relationships of love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Racine addicted to?

2. Who calls Hank at the beginning of the novel?

3. What type of writing style does the narrative shift to at the end of Part 2?

4. What does Francois Racine do for a living?

5. What does Hank have to do to get in the mood to discuss screenwriting?

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