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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 175-194.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of women does "Poor Al" date?
(a) Stupid women.
(b) Crazy women.
(c) Absent women.
(d) Sad women.

2. How did Chinaski's friend from "The Stride" die?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) In a hunting accident.
(c) In the war.
(d) In a boating accident.

3. In "The Blade," where does Chinaski work?
(a) Factory.
(b) School.
(c) Post ofice.
(d) Diner.

4. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?
(a) Athletes.
(b) Celebrities.
(c) Poets.
(d) Middle class workers.

5. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.
(a) Words.
(b) Math.
(c) Science.
(d) Physical education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Chinaski drink with in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

2. In "A Non-urgent Poem," a man says that Chinaski has lost which of the following?

3. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?

4. What was the name of Chinaski's teacher?

5. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?

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