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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What saves Blaine from being raped?
(a) The guards.
(b) His strength.
(c) His emotions.
(d) His physical unattractiveness.

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

4. Who does Bukowski drink heavily with prior to the Great Zen Wedding ceremony?
(a) Zen Master.
(b) Roy.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Hollis.

5. Where is Frank Evans staying in An Evil Town?
(a) A house.
(b) An apartment.
(c) A community center.
(d) A hotel.

6. What does Lala do while in the store with her father?
(a) Steals products.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Asks him many questions.
(d) Makes a scene.

7. What does Bukowski think of his friend's suggestion for the United States?
(a) He said nothing.
(b) It will purge both the good and bad from the US.
(c) It will be good for the US.
(d) It will depend on how it is carried out.

8. Who does Jack Hendley notice is following him around?
(a) A young man.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A young woman.
(d) An old man.

9. Where does Frank go after receiving the object from the clerk?
(a) Post office.
(b) To work.
(c) The movie theater.
(d) Grocery store.

10. What is the name of Dan's friend in No Stockings?
(a) Vera.
(b) Danielle.
(c) Mary.
(d) Madge.

11. What does Mr. Sneed do by the ocean?
(a) Socializes with friends.
(b) Sits on a bench.
(c) Eats his lunch.
(d) Swims in the ocean.

12. In Great Poets Die in Steaming Pots of Shit, what does the man that approaches Bukowski do?
(a) Praises Bukowski's poetry.
(b) Criticizes Bukowski's poetry.
(c) Praises Bukowski's appearance.
(d) Criticizes Bukowski's appearance.

13. What state is Bukowski in during the summer in My Stay at the Poet's Cottage?
(a) New York.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Texas.
(d) Arizona.

14. What does Mr. Sneed do with the food Mrs. Connors brings him?
(a) Throws it outside the window.
(b) Pretends he likes it.
(c) Refuses it.
(d) Eats it all enthusiastically.

15. What does the desk clerk give Frank?
(a) A dinner menu.
(b) His lost wallet.
(c) A piece of cheese.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money do Harry and Madge have in Reunion?

2. What does Bukowski ask the woman to do after he takes a bath?

3. Where does Dan go for his new job?

4. What does Dan say about Bukowski's writing in No Stockings?

5. How does Bukowski spend most of his time in My Stay at the Poet's Cottage?

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