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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 133-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that the man whom Chinaski tries to help drops?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His hat.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His glasses.

2. According to Chinaski, where are all of his defenders?
(a) South America.
(b) Europe.
(c) Asia.
(d) North America.

3. Who has an ironic death in Bukowski's work?
(a) Chinaski.
(b) The man in the red Mercedes.
(c) Chinaski's uncle.
(d) Chinaski's father.

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

5. When Chinaski finds out he will have to live alone in "Rift," what does he feel?
(a) He feels very alone.
(b) He feels that he can easily find somebody else.
(c) He feels angry.
(d) He does not feel at all alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of magazines does Chinaski write for in "O Tempora! O Mores!"?

2. What was Fante's occupation?

3. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?

4. In "Red Mercedes," what does the passenger hand the driver of the car from the glove box?

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

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