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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fiend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sanchez?
(a) Bukowski's neighbor.
(b) Bukowski's lover's brother.
(c) Bukowski's poet friend.
(d) Bukowski's coworker at the meat-packing plant.

2. When the officer confronts Bukowski in "My Big-Assed Mother," what does he keep trying to undo (which Bukowski manages to keep from happening)?
(a) The door-chain.
(b) His belt.
(c) A giant knot the women brought with them.
(d) Bukowski's button-up shirt.

3. About whom does Bukowski speak when he is with Wendy?
(a) Ezra Pound.
(b) Bukowski's ex-wife.
(c) James Thurber.
(d) Andre.

4. At what holiday party does Henry meet Sarah in "Six Inches?"
(a) Halloween party.
(b) Christmas party.
(c) Easter party.
(d) New Year's Eve party.

5. Despite his talent, about what does Sanchez not particularly care?
(a) Fame.
(b) Politics.
(c) Writing.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hospital in "The Copulating Mermaid of Venice, California?"

2. Who stars in the movie that the narrator of "Trouble with a Battery" tries to discuss with the prostitute?

3. In "All the Pussy We Want," for what reasons does Harry claim gold is thrown up above ground?

4. Under what identity does Von Brashlitz hide Tanya's real function?

5. For whom does Sanchez's lover name herself?

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