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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 113-132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Crazy Truth," Chinaski recalled seeing a pedestrian verbally abuse a man in what color car?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

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

3. Chinaski believes the best companion is _____________.
(a) His ex-girlfriend.
(b) Himself.
(c) His wife.
(d) His pets.

4. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?
(a) His father.
(b) His years in college.
(c) His childhood.
(d) A family reunion.

5. What does Bukowski seem to defend through his poetry?
(a) Listlessness.
(b) Lack of ambition.
(c) Education.
(d) Slefishness.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?

2. Where does "Together" take place?

3. Who is most fond of motivational cliches?

4. Where does Chinaski give another driver a rude gesture?

5. In "Drive Through Hell," where does Chinaski see the soul of the world?

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