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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. While discussing John Bryan, Bukowski mentions that he originally worked for which publication?

2. Which of the friends says, in section ten, that some men just aren't any good with women and that he personally never has been?

3. According to section nine, what is it that makes Reagan right and everyone else so wrong?

4. When Bukowski kills Bugsy during the final game, how long does he mention that the game is paused?

5. What year does Bukowski say it is at the beginning of section eight?

Short Essay Questions

1. In section thirteen, what conclusions does the narrator draw about the life he's led?

2. As section fifteen begins, what early comment does Bukowski make about L that foreshadows his dislike of the man?

3. To what does Bukowski compare the smell behind the curtain in section three?

4. Why, according to section twelve, is Bukowski happy to be living in the age he is despite the chaos and corruption?

5. Bukowski spends some time in the foreword detailing his thoughts about fame and reputation. Explain his sentiments.

6. Describe Bukowski's concerns about revolution as discussed in section twelve.

7. What does Bukowski say after relating the rant from the sportscaster who wants to lock up the mad?

8. In section ten, how does Moss convince Shareen to let them come over?

9. Based on the foreword, describe the process by which this book came to be.

10. Explain who saws off Jimmy Crispin's wings in section two, and why.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the wealthy man, Maxfield, and Stirkoff in sections 34, 35, and 36. How are these three men similar? What are they looking for in life? Use information from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

What is Bukowski's true opinion of women? Pick three of the women from the book with whom he interacts and build a thesis based on his treatment of those three women. Include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss Bukowski's view of marriage based on the two marriages he has in his book. Include supporting information from the text.

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