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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 94-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which poem does Chinaski struggle with writer's block?
(a) "Supposedly Famous."
(b) "Zero."
(c) "I'll Take It."
(d) "Putrefaction."

2. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His roommate.
(d) The woman he lives with.

3. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?
(a) Mr. Heston.
(b) Mr. Harpin.
(c) Mr. Hunn.
(d) Mr. Harold.

4. In "Working It Out," who is Gregory Peck portraying on television?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Edgar Allan Poe.

5. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?
(a) Judith.
(b) Julia.
(c) Jane.
(d) Jolene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Chinaski pity in "Supposedly Famous"?

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

3. Where is Chinaski in "Sunny Side Down"?

4. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?

5. Saroyan insists that in order for him to write he needs to ______________.

(see the answer key)

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