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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.
(a) His family.
(b) His knowledge.
(c) His wife's life.
(d) His life.

2. What is Chinaski's emotion in "I'll Take It..."?
(a) Angry.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Sad.

3. Which poem is considered a play on words?
(a) "The Passing of a Great One."
(b) "Oh Yes."
(c) "True."
(d) "O Tempora! O Mores!"

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Chinaski of the present in "Zero"?

3. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?

4. What is Chinaski's justification for indolence and excess?

5. In "Termites of the Page," whom does Bukowski lambast?

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