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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which poem is considered a play on words?
(a) "O Tempora! O Mores!"
(b) "True."
(c) "The Passing of a Great One."
(d) "Oh Yes."

2. According to Chinaski, where are all of his defenders?
(a) South America.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) North America.

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

4. All the crazy poets Chinaski used to work with now have what kinds of jobs?
(a) No jobs.
(b) Teaching jobs.
(c) Constructon jobs.
(d) Clergy jobs.

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

6. How did Chinaski's friend from "The Stride" die?
(a) In a hunting accident.
(b) In a boating accident.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) In the war.

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

8. In "Education," what does Chinaski remember?
(a) His father.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His years in college.
(d) A family reunion.

9. Where is the hotel room in "A Good Time"?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Miami.

10. In "Starting Fast," what does Chinaski ruminate on?
(a) His family.
(b) His job.
(c) His age.
(d) His past.

11. What is the name of Chinaski's lover with whom he lived with on next to nothing?
(a) Judith.
(b) Jane.
(c) Jolene.
(d) Julia.

12. In "My First Affair With That Older Woman," how much older than Chinaski is the woman?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Five years.

13. Whom does Chinaski say he loves in "Supposedly Famous"?
(a) His parents.
(b) His critics.
(c) His cats.
(d) His wife.

14. In "The Crazy Truth," Chinaski recalled seeing a pedestrian verbally abuse a man in what color car?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

15. Which of the following is a theme not reflected by these poems?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Regret.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the occupation of the subject in "That's Why Funerals Are So Sad"?

3. Whom does Chinaski pity in "Supposedly Famous"?

4. What is the name of Chinaski's friend in "The Chemistry of Things"?

5. What is the name of the chemistry teacher who molested Chinaski's friend?

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