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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Buddy's day what does he do?
(a) Plays with his kids.
(b) Plays music.
(c) Goes to the bar.
(d) Reads.

2. Why does Buddy play especially hard in the parade?
(a) To tell Nora how he feels.
(b) He thinks the woman is testing him.
(c) To drown out the other player's off-tune notes.
(d) He wants to be great.

3. What does Nora throw at Buddy and Pickett?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Knives.
(c) Coke bottles.
(d) Money.

4. ______"Buddy" Bolden is the protagonist of "Coming Through Slaughter."
(a) Robert.
(b) Charles.
(c) Connor.
(d) Frank.

5. When was the last time Bellocq saw Nora?
(a) A week before.
(b) The wedding.
(c) The last time Buddy disappeared.
(d) When their son was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon returning to New Orleans, Buddy feels like Nora is a ______.

2. What does Bellocq order Webb to do?

3. Buddy dreams of slashing customers' ______ throats.

4. Buddy remembers the first morning on the boat and seeing Robin half naked fetching _____.

5. In Chapter 3, Buddy has a dream about riding a bus with his ______ on fire.

(see the answer key)

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