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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language is expressly forbidden around Hitler-as-the-President in "Swastika?"
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) English.
(d) German.

2. What does the unnamed narrator of "Trouble with a Battery" reveal to have been the reason he picked up a prostitute in the first place?
(a) His car battery died.
(b) He was looking for a set of batteries for his daughter's toy.
(c) He was getting his watch repaired.
(d) He was trying to get back at his wife.

3. Why does Charlie leave Marie's apartment after sleeping with her?
(a) He knows that she has a boyfriend and does not want to destroy their relationship.
(b) He no longer has any interest in her.
(c) He realizes she is too good for him.
(d) He is afraid that she is going to have him arrested for rape.

4. While Lincoln tortures Vasquez, how does Andrew spend his time?
(a) Masturbating to the paintings.
(b) Ransacking the house.
(c) Cleaning their fingerprints.
(d) Calling his girlfriend.

5. What is Henry Mason's occupation?
(a) Book publisher.
(b) Magazine editor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Salesman.

6. What is Jeff and Bukowski's favorite bar?
(a) The Green Light.
(b) The Roach's Den.
(c) Jones's Distillery.
(d) The Hair of the Dog.

7. What is the disparity in the looks of the two women versus their true age in "My Big-Assed Mother?"
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Thirty years.

8. What is notable about Bukowski's time at the track in "The Beginner?"
(a) He discovers Madge wins money by sleeping with the bookie.
(b) He writes himself as a novice horse race gambler.
(c) He no longer wishes to gamble on horses.
(d) He finds himself getting bored.

9. According to the U.S. State Department, what protects American citizens?
(a) Freedom of the press.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) Belief in freedom.
(d) H-bombs.

10. How many languages does Andre speak?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

11. Fill in the blank: Bukowski and Madge win big on Claremount III and __________.
(a) Ace of Spades.
(b) Sandy Beaches.
(c) Chartreuse.
(d) Lucky Max.

12. Off the coast of what country does one of the U.S. government's bombs split open?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Japan.
(d) Spain.

13. What does Mason tell James Burkett to do in "All the Great Writers?"
(a) Move to a different city.
(b) Find a new publisher.
(c) Study Bukowski for inspiration.
(d) Not to quit his day job.

14. What rumor does Lincoln believe about Vasquez?
(a) Vasquez keeps five thousand dollars in his home.
(b) Vasquez is a pedophile.
(c) Vasquez is a drug dealer.
(d) Vasquez is a murderer.

15. Where does Blanchard corner the girl and her two friends?
(a) The five-and-dime.
(b) The garage.
(c) The foyer in his apartment.
(d) The playground.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his description, what part of Harry's body instantly provokes hatred towards him?

2. Where do Lincoln and Andrew claim to have driven from in order to gain entrance to Vasquez's house?

3. What does Jeff do that incites a round of violence in "A Drinking Partner," shocking and disgusting Bukowski?

4. What does Gramercy Edwards do that disgusts Bukowski?

5. What business does Marie in "A Lovely Love Affair" run?

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