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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 236-255.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Red Mercedes," what does the passenger hand the driver of the car from the glove box?
(a) A folder of documents.
(b) A phone.
(c) A gun.
(d) A knife.

2. What is the name of Chinaski's other friend in "Song'?
(a) Harry.
(b) Herk.
(c) Harris.
(d) Henry.

3. In "Their Night," Chinaski connects his distaste for the Lost Generation to __________.
(a) Secularism.
(b) Racism.
(c) Bigotry.
(d) Populism.

4. In "Helping the Old," where does Chinaski try to assist an old man?
(a) The sidewalk
(b) The theater.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The bank.

5. In "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual," Chinaski smells like ____________.
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Animals.
(c) French bread.
(d) Cologne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chinaski claims to say nothing to cops and what other type of person?

2. In school, Chinaski often had difficulty with ___________.

3. What was Fante's occupation?

4. In "Rift," who gets mad at Chinaski?

5. In "The Stride," how old does Chinaski recall being?

(see the answer key)

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