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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. How do people perceive Francois, according to Hank?

2. Sarah tells Hank he was nice _____________.

3. The writing process is defined as __________.

4. Whom do Hank and Sarah meet at the hotel in Part 2?

5. Who is Tom Pell?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Jon go at the end of Part 4?

2. Who is Jon-Paul Mordard?

3. Why do Hank and Sarah feel bad for the barflies?

4. Who is Paul Renoir?

5. Describe Pinchot.

6. Friedman claims that Hank's film is what kind of production?

7. How does Hank describe his apartment?

8. Why does Hank resent Francine at the party?

9. Describe what happens at the Cannes Film Festival.

10. Why does Jon stay with Hank and Sarah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the importance of the sub-theme of the appearance of importance in "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski."

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and describe how the text of "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" shows an examination of the writing process.

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss how Friedman is the primary antagonist of "Hollywood: A Novel by Charles Bukowski" and why.

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