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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. According to Bukowski, what climbs higher with each race at the horse tracks?
(a) The scorekeepers.
(b) A man's testicles.
(c) Women's skirts.
(d) Blood pressure.

2. What does Bukowski do with Cass on their first night together that surprises her?
(a) He waits until morning to initiate sex.
(b) He reads her some of his poetry.
(c) He massages her back.
(d) He cooks her dinner and lets her use his shower.

3. According to Bukowski, when is the only time one should bet on a closer during a horse race?
(a) When the jockey is substituted.
(b) When the lead horse falls behind.
(c) Short races.
(d) Long races.

4. To what does Bukowski compare gambling in "Non-Horseshit Horse Advice; and Another Horse Story?"
(a) Fellatio.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Copulation.
(d) Seduction.

5. Why do Bukowski's coworkers find him hard to work with in "Kid Stardust on the Porterhouse?"
(a) He cannot work fast enough.
(b) He feels he is above this sort of work and refuses to do much of anything.
(c) He is frequently drunk.
(d) He does not understand their culture and makes frequent comments about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sport does Bukowski have his persona, Kid Stardust, excel?

2. What does Danforth convince Bagley would be a good idea after the latter is subjected to their agency's service?

3. While publishing the story about Bukowski's search for Gloria Westhaven, what is the mode of transportation changed to for purposes of classing up the story?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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