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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15 and Section 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Bukowski write the foreword?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1993.

2. What does the angel in section two say his name is?
(a) Johnny Cross.
(b) Jim Crow.
(c) Jimmy Crispin.
(d) Jack Crenshaw.

3. When Bukowski kills Bugsy during the final game, how long does he mention that the game is paused?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) 2 hours.

4. What does Bukowski's friend carry in an elastic strap on his arm in section sixteen?
(a) Ice pick.
(b) Knife.
(c) Beer can opener.
(d) Gun.

5. Who is knocking at the door when Bukowski wakes up after the card game fight?
(a) Landlady.
(b) Friends.
(c) Police.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bukowski's friend, during the murder he witnessed the killers used what to murder their victim?

2. To which show tune do Freddie and his daughter dance in section eleven?

3. During the fight in section two, Bukowski wishes that any BUT WHICH of the following would put a stop to it?

4. In section five Bukowski says he finds there are other things besides the mind, including all BUT WHICH of the following?

5. Which writer does Bukowski quote in section five as saying, "to have great poets we need great audiences?"

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