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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Marching Through Georgia," which of the following does Chinaski use to describe the world?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Hot.
(c) Cold.
(d) Hate-filled.

2. What is the name of the woman that "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Rachelle.
(c) Rose Mary.
(d) Rory.

3. Chinaski tells the story of a jockey from which state in "Trying to Make It"?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) New York.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Arizona.

4. In "Not Listed," Chinaski runs into an ex-jockey named ___________.
(a) Henry.
(b) Hex.
(c) Harry.
(d) Harold.

5. What bug makes an appearance in "A Tragic Meeting"?
(a) Bee.
(b) Flea.
(c) Boll weevil.
(d) Tick.

6. Where does the pretty girl live in "Late Late Late Poem"?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Malibu.
(d) Detroit.

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

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

9. In "Concrete," who invites Chinaski to his house?
(a) A painter.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A hairstylist.
(d) A poet.

10. In "Song," what does Chinaski's friend sing a song about?
(a) A pet.
(b) A girl.
(c) A dead man.
(d) A family.

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

12. What is the name of one of Chinaski's friends in "Practice"?
(a) Embry.
(b) Eric.
(c) Everette.
(d) Eugene.

13. In "From an Old Dog in his Cups," what relationship is explored?
(a) Between drinking and fighting.
(b) Between writing and insanity.
(c) Between writing and love.
(d) Between drinking and writing.

14. In "The Boil," for whom does Chinaski work?
(a) Pepsi.
(b) Random House.
(c) Proctor & Gamble.
(d) Nabisco.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Love Poem to a Stripper" is dedicated to a woman that Chinaski saw in which year?

2. In "Sticks and Stones . . ." Chinaski responds to whom?

3. Where does the editor in "The Beautiful Lady Editor" help the poor?

4. What happens to all good poetry at the end of "Me and My Buddy"?

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

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