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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 298-313.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chinaski claims to say nothing to cops and what other type of person?
(a) Angry women.
(b) Failed writers.
(c) Cowardly men.
(d) Children.

2. Where does the editor in "The Beautiful Lady Editor" help the poor?
(a) South America.
(b) Europe.
(c) Africa.
(d) Asia.

3. In "Help Wanted," what does Chinaski recall doing?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) Dating.

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

5. Which is Bukowski's essential argument in "Fractional Note"?
(a) The real world does not exist.
(b) There are no certainties.
(c) There is no reason for faith.
(d) Love does not exist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of women does "Poor Al" date?

2. In "Invasion," what kind of animal does Chinaski see in his doorway?

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

4. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?

5. What is the important thing in life to Chinaski?

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