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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chinaski, how long did it take him to become the best drunk in the neighborhood?
(a) Two years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Ten years.

2. What is Li Po's occupation?
(a) Laborer.
(b) Painter.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Poet.

3. When Chinaski writes, who or what accompanies him?
(a) His brother.
(b) His cats.
(c) His dogs.
(d) His radio.

4. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Stride"?
(a) Nell.
(b) Neil.
(c) Norbert.
(d) Norman.

5. What conclusion does Chinaski reach in "A Cat is a Cat is a Cat is a Cat"?
(a) He hates animals.
(b) He prefers cats to people.
(c) He prefers dogs to cats.
(d) He hates people.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chinaski, all rage and destructiveness is transformed into which of the following?

2. Chinaski claims that the best one can hope for is which of the following?

3. In "Glenn Miller," Chinaski recalls what kind of shop?

4. In "Hard Times," how many familiar men does Chinaski run into?

5. To whom/what does Emily Bukowski tend?

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