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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 51-72.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In "Darkness," what does Chinaski lament?
(a) The lie of the American dream.
(b) The fulfillment of ambitions.
(c) American education.
(d) Selfishness.
2. What is the format of the poems in this collection?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Haiku.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Sonnet.
3. Who is the subject of the poem "Retired"?
(a) Chinaski's brother.
(b) A homeless man.
(c) Chinaski's mother.
(d) Chinaski's father.
4. When Chinaski writes, who or what accompanies him?
(a) His brother.
(b) His cats.
(c) His dogs.
(d) His radio.
5. What significant event in history does Chinaski consider in "Sunny Side Down"?
(a) Cold War.
(b) World War II.
(c) French Revolution.
(d) Industrial Revolution.
Short Answer Questions
1. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?
2. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?
3. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?
4. Where does the woman in "A Good Time" want to be taken?
5. Chinaski believes that most poets are which of the following?
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