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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes of a Potential Suicide.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dan go for his new job?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Dallas.
(d) New York.

2. What is the name of Bukowski's companion at the event in Notes of a Potential Suicide?
(a) Gerry.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Harry.
(d) Frank.

3. What job does Dan Skorski quit?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Writing.
(c) Post office.
(d) Rubber processing plant.

4. What kind of job is Dan offered?
(a) Grocery store.
(b) Post office.
(c) Writing.
(d) Teaching.

5. In A Quiet Conversation Piece, who does Bukowski sit with?
(a) Dan.
(b) Madge.
(c) Barney.
(d) Maxie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bukowski's friend in A Quiet Conversation Piece study to be?

2. What does Bukowski think of his friend's suggestion for the United States?

3. In Notes of a Potential Suicide, what does Bukowski fail at?

4. Where does Dan spend much of his time while at work?

5. In A Quiet Conversation Piece, what does his friend believe the United States needs?

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