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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Copulating Mermaid of Venice, California.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are people looking for Jerry Borst in "Twelve Flying Monkeys Who Won't Copulate Properly?"
(a) Borst is apparently getting ready to throw a huge drug party.
(b) Borst ripped off the local drug dealer.
(c) Borst is holding on to a stash of drugs.
(d) Borst owes a lot of people money.

2. What happens to Bukowski in regard to his apartment at the end of "3 Women?"
(a) He gains a new roommate.
(b) Linda's friends pay for three months rent for him.
(c) He is evicted.
(d) The apartment catches on fire from his cigarette.

3. Which of the following does Bukowski not have sex with in "3 Women?"
(a) Jeanie.
(b) Cass.
(c) Linda.
(d) Eve.

4. According to Bill, what animals will probably attack the corpse off of Venice Beach?
(a) Stingrays.
(b) Fish.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Sharks.

5. Where do Joe and Cherry ultimately end up together at the end of "The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper?"
(a) Seattle.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York City.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry claim to be when he rents a room at the Sunset Motel?

2. Why is Joe unable to commit suicide after his paper folds?

3. At what holiday party does Henry meet Sarah in "Six Inches?"

4. When he is interrogated about his column in Joe and Cherry's newspaper, what other charge is brought to Bukowski's attention?

5. What job does Bukowski attempt to get at the Farm Labor Market in "3 Women?"

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