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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of Barney Anderson in "The Gut-Wringing Machine?"
(a) Deep-sea diver.
(b) Writer.
(c) Shipping clerk.
(d) Bondsman.

2. How many sisters does Cass have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. Why does Mason send the waiter away in "All the Great Writers?"
(a) The waiter was coughing on their food.
(b) The waiter was smoking a cigarette.
(c) The waiter developed an erection from looking at Francine.
(d) The waiter was trying to sell Mason a manuscript.

4. Who interrupts Bukowski while he is writing the story of the twelve monkeys?
(a) Sanchez.
(b) Crazy Jack.
(c) Linda.
(d) Vicki.

5. In Bukowski's absence, how did Cass attempt suicide?
(a) She tried to cut her wrists.
(b) She tried to self-immolate.
(c) She tried to slice her throat.
(d) She tried to hang herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the prostitute's brother acting as a bodyguard in "Trouble with a Battery?"

2. How much money does Bukowski first lose at the track in "25 Bums in Rags?"

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

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

5. What sight depresses Bukowski the morning after his drunken bender in "Ten Jack-offs?"

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