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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Webb is a ______, shaking, lecherous police detective.
(a) Vicious.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Talkitive.
(d) Drinking.

2. What's Buddy's biggest fear?
(a) Being alone.
(b) Nora leaving him.
(c) Failing at music.
(d) His hands being severed.

3. Why does the author feel he and Buddy have something in common?
(a) They both hurt their friends and cheat on their wives.
(b) They both were barbers.
(c) They attack themselves in front of mirrors.
(d) They are both tortured musicians.

4. Some prostitutes in Storyville are called "_____ foot."
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Big.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Angel.

5. According to Webb, when did Buddy die?
(a) When he started cutting hair.
(b) When he was committed.
(c) In 1931.
(d) He lives on forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 1, Buddy watches a woman chop _____.

2. In the hospital, they give Buddy _____ every three hours.

3. In the photo, Buddy is the only one not looking _____.

4. Buddy's return to New Orleans makes Cornish feel __________.

5. When Webb and Buddy lived together, what did Webb collect?

(see the answer key)

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