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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Lovely Love Affair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bukowski closes the folding bed into the wall in "3 Chickens," what injury does Vicki sustain?
(a) A black eye.
(b) Three broken ribs.
(c) A concussion.
(d) A broken arm.

2. What is Bukowski's alias in "A Lovely Love Affair?"
(a) Terrence Huxley.
(b) Michael Stones.
(c) Alan Smithee.
(d) Charlie Serkin.

3. According to the police, what must Vicki do at the end of "3 Chickens?"
(a) Divorce Bukowski.
(b) Increase her monthly protection payments.
(c) Leave the city forever.
(d) Press charges against Margi for assault.

4. What causes Bukowski to vomit in "The Day We Talked About James Thurber?"
(a) Andre's male organ.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Psychotropic mushrooms.
(d) Andre's sexual proclivities.

5. In what activity is Marie engaged when Charlie grows aroused by her?
(a) Yoga.
(b) Painting.
(c) Making straw hats.
(d) Carving wooden figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the way Bukowski intends to prepare the titular "3 Chickens?"

2. With what activity is Vicki obsessed in regards to Bukowski in "3 Chickens?"

3. Why does Bukowski punch Andre's male admirer in the face?

4. How many languages does Andre speak?

5. Like many of his contemporaries (including Bukowski), on what has Andre been cheated?

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