2. Which of the following has happened to Chinaski in "Longshot"?
(a) He is fighting.
(b) He is working.
(c) He is cleaning.
(d) He is losing a lot of blood.

3. In "The Blade," where does Chinaski work?
(a) Diner.
(b) School.
(c) Post ofice.
(d) Factory.

4. Which of the following is most evident in "I Thought the Stuff Tasted Worse than Usual"?
(a) Irony.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Gallows humor.
(d) Sarcasm.

5. What is one of Chinaski's friends named in "Song"?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Julio.
(c) Janice.
(d) James.

6. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1953.

7. In "The Shrinking Island," Chinaski's wife tells him not to step on_________.
(a) A creaky floor.
(b) A spill.
(c) The cat.
(d) The rug.

8. During which event does "It's Funny, Isn't It? #1" take place?
(a) A school dance.
(b) A concert.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) A wedding.

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

10. In "You Get So Alone At Times . . ." how many pounds does Chinaski recall losing in order to get published?
(a) Five.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Fifty.

11. Where does Chinaski get out of his car in "Hard Times"?
(a) The diner.
(b) The docks.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The bar.

12. In "Over Done," why does Chinaski not enjoy the company of his old acquaintance?
(a) He talks too much.
(b) He smells bad.
(c) He is unintelligent.
(d) He is unnattractive.

13. How many cats does Chinaski claim to own?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

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

15. In "Their Night," Chinaski connects his distaste for the Lost Generation to __________.
(a) Populism.
(b) Bigotry.
(c) Secularism.
(d) Racism.