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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are people looking for Jerry Borst in "Twelve Flying Monkeys Who Won't Copulate Properly?"
(a) Borst is holding on to a stash of drugs.
(b) Borst is apparently getting ready to throw a huge drug party.
(c) Borst ripped off the local drug dealer.
(d) Borst owes a lot of people money.

3. What is the first thing Bukowski does when he is discharged from the hospital?
(a) Smokes a cigarette.
(b) Writes a story about his experiences.
(c) Drinks a beer.
(d) Has sex with his ex-wife.

4. Why is Joe unable to commit suicide after his paper folds?
(a) He remembers how much he loves his wife.
(b) Cherry stops him just before he jumps from the roof.
(c) Bukowski calls him a coward if he does kill himself.
(d) The gun jams.

5. At the beginning of "3 Women," what happens to the tenant upstairs?
(a) He jumps to his death.
(b) He is robbed and murdered.
(c) He gets married.
(d) He is dumped by his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Bagley and Danforth's business?

3. What is Henry Jones's job?

4. What is the name of the bar where Von Brashlitz sets up his sex machine for the men?

5. Why does Tanya refuse to prostitute herself out anymore?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bukowski blame himself for Cass's suicide?

2. Why does Bukowski throw away the newspaper clippings at the end of "Life in a Texas Whorehouse?"

3. Why does Bukowski buy cigarettes for Harry in "Life and Death in the Charity Ward?"

4. What are some of Sanchez's hobbies and talents in "Ten Jack-offs?"

5. Who is Kid Stardust and what is his purpose?

6. For what reasons is Bukowski satisfied with being evicted at the end of "3 Women?"

7. Describe operations at Joe and Cherry's newspaper.

8. What is the purpose of the Satisfactory Help Agency?

9. Describe the events that lead up to Tanya's demise.

10. What are the "3 Chickens" and what purpose do they serve in this story?

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