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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With regard to horse racing, what does Bukowski call himself?
(a) A casual better.
(b) A head seater.
(c) A hard-nose.
(d) A career gambler.

2. According to the police, what must Vicki do at the end of "3 Chickens?"
(a) Increase her monthly protection payments.
(b) Divorce Bukowski.
(c) Leave the city forever.
(d) Press charges against Margi for assault.

3. According to "All the Great Writers," which of the following is not a characteristic of most writers?
(a) Belief in their own genius.
(b) Short-sighted.
(c) Accepting of criticism.
(d) Dull.

4. 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.

5. Why does Kathy throw a book at Bukowski?
(a) He suggests that she is going to sleep with the old man next door when he leaves.
(b) He shows up drunk and wants to have sex with her.
(c) He accuses her of cheating on him with the paperboy.
(d) She comes to believe that he is cheating on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blanchard tell the cops that results in the two officers reacting with violence?

2. According to Bukowski, when is the only time one should bet on a closer during a horse race?

3. How does Blanchard keep the two little boys under control while he rapes the girl?

4. After murdering Vasquez, how much money do Lincoln and Andrew steal?

5. According to Mason, what sort of product must he push in order to make a profit in his business?

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