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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Chinaski in "Not Listed"?
(a) Diner.
(b) Track.
(c) Gym.
(d) Cafe.

2. In "About the PEN Conference," the author states that a writer without his typewriter is just a _________.
(a) Professor.
(b) Madman.
(c) Artist.
(d) Man.

3. Where is Chinaski in "Longshot"?
(a) Alley.
(b) Dentist office.
(c) Business office.
(d) Hospital.

4. Chinaski says that Mexican girls in "Longshot" are often doing which of the following?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Doing paperwork.
(c) Tending to bedding.
(d) Sweeping and mopping.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Chinaski seem to feel the strongest kinship?

2. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?

3. In "A Funny Guy," what is Schopenhauer's profession?

4. Which poem is considered the strangest in the collection?

5. Chinaski concludes that he owes his life to whom?

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