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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Birth, Life and Death of an Underground Newspaper.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sarah shrink Henry?
(a) Food.
(b) Removing his confidence.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Cursed beer.

3. What service does Danforth provide with his agency in "The Gut-Wringing Machine?"
(a) People's complacency is removed and they begin to rebel.
(b) People are transformed into docile workers.
(c) Rebellious workers are dismembered and are no longer the company's problem.
(d) Danforth removes any worries not related to work from someone's mind.

4. What job does Bukowski attempt to get at the Farm Labor Market in "3 Women?"
(a) Janitor.
(b) Truck driver.
(c) Vendor.
(d) Tomato picker.

5. What does Danforth convince Bagley would be a good idea after the latter is subjected to their agency's service?
(a) Bagley should watch Danforth have sex with his wife.
(b) Bagley is going to start relinquishing his paycheck to Danforth.
(c) Bagley is going to secure prostitutes for Danforth at their office.
(d) Bagley is going to jump off of a tall building.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what animal does Bukowski compare Cass's body?

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

3. To what is Sarah extremely opposed in "Six Inches?"

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

5. What happens to Bukowski in regard to his apartment at the end of "3 Women?"

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