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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Me and My Buddy," what does Chinaski do with his poem?
(a) He rips it up.
(b) He turns it into a paper crane.
(c) He uses it as a cushion.
(d) He gives it away.

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

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

4. What building is destroyed in "The Death of a Splendid Neighborhood"?
(a) A diner.
(b) A block of houses.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) A large memorial site.

5. Why does Chinaski think that many women go to bed with him in "Working"?
(a) He is smart.
(b) He is nice.
(c) He is attractive.
(d) He doesn't know.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chinaski imagine himself in "Me and My Buddy"?

2. In "You Get So Alone At Times . . ." how many pounds does Chinaski recall losing in order to get published?

3. What is the name of Chinaski's second friend in "Practice"?

4. In "Help Wanted," what does Chinaski recall doing?

5. Whom does Chinaski meet in "A Tragic Meeting"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the poem "The Lady in the Castle."

2. Describe Bukowski's portrayal of populism in his poems.

3. How does Bukowski use gallows humor and vaudeville in his poems?

4. Describe the events in the poem "The Boil."

5. Why does Chinaski think he has so many female critics?

6. Is Bukowski seixst? Why or why not?

7. What does Chinaski say about lost pleasure?

8. Describe the theme of solitude present in "Party's Over," "No Nonsense," and "Escape."

9. How does Chinaski feel about the beautiful lady editor?

10. What does the lion in "Invasion" represent?

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