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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?
(a) A German composer.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) An actor.
(d) An English poet.

2. In "Wearing the Collar," which animal does Chinaski talk about?
(a) Cat.
(b) Mouse.
(c) Lion.
(d) Dog.

3. How does Chinaski think every older person wants to die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) By a heart attack.
(c) Due to dementia.
(d) Suicide.

4. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?
(a) Mary Anne.
(b) Mary Lou.
(c) Maribelle.
(d) Marcy.

5. In "Not Listed," Chinaski runs into an ex-jockey named ___________.
(a) Harry.
(b) Hex.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Supposedly Famous," Chinaski takes stock of __________.

2. When the thief in the boarding house tries to rob Chinaski, how does he get back at him?

3. In which poem does Bukowski ruminate on his inconsistent fame?

4. What is the second thing the man Chinaski tries to help drops?

5. Chinaski describes the food in Paris as being which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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