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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The brawl between Pickett and Buddy escalates when Pickett accidentally slices off Buddy's ______.
(a) Ear.
(b) Eyebrow.
(c) Nipple.
(d) Finger.

2. What nightmare does Buddy's daughter have on Buddy's last night?
(a) Nora makes them eat terrible food.
(b) Buddy goes away.
(c) She couldn't find Nora.
(d) She loses her hand.

3. The neighborhoods in "Coming Through Slaughter" have notorious stories of gamblers, prostitutes, and _______.
(a) Artists.
(b) Immigrants.
(c) Pianists.
(d) Mobsters.

4. Who does Webb first go to to find a photo of Buddy?
(a) Nora.
(b) The Brewitts.
(c) Buddy's mother.
(d) Cornish.

5. What notes does the dancing woman dance?
(a) Her own.
(b) Other players' notes.
(c) Buddy's.
(d) Ones Buddy's can't hear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what killed Nora's mother?

2. In the hospital, Buddy has horrible visions of what happening to his hands?

3. Buddy is ______ when he returns to New Orleans.

4. How did Nora always feel about Bellocq?

5. Webb's story telling at breakfast with Robin and Buddy has what effect on Buddy's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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