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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes on the Pest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bukowski give the fat woman's son in Rape! Rape!?
(a) A dollar.
(b) A hug.
(c) A toy.
(d) A cookie.

2. What do the guests at the party like to talk about in Night Streets of Madness?
(a) Politics.
(b) Literature.
(c) Life experiences.
(d) Their children.

3. What is the name of Bukowski's friend who shares a woman with him in the beginning of No Stockings?
(a) Barney.
(b) Mad Jimmy.
(c) Roy.
(d) Dan.

4. What does Bukowski think comic strips used to be?
(a) Satire.
(b) Human.
(c) Superficial.
(d) Angry.

5. What is the name of one of the boys who teases Mr. Sneed?
(a) Rod.
(b) Tim.
(c) Bukowski.
(d) Drew.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Note of a Potential Suicide, what event does Bukowksi remember attending as a boy?

2. What does the desk clerk tell Frank?

3. In Night Streets of Madness, who does Bukowski think about having a conversation with?

4. In One for Walter Lowenfels, what does the woman believe in?

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

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