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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At times, how does Buddy act toward Nora?
(a) He showers her with gifts.
(b) He breaks into a fury.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He becomes depressed.

2. Why does Buddy consult Cornish about Nora's romantic life?
(a) Because he believes Cornish is involved.
(b) Because Cornish hears everything.
(c) Because Cornish is Nora's friend.
(d) Because no one else will answer his questions.

3. What does Bellocq set on fire?
(a) The police station.
(b) His clothes.
(c) The wallpaper.
(d) Instruments.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, Buddy watches a woman chop _____.
(a) Meat.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Lettuce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Buddy play "Cakewalking Babies"?

2. What does Buddy do with his last dollar?

3. Buddy observes that he feels he is the only object between __________.

4. The brawl between Pickett and Buddy escalates when Pickett accidentally slices off Buddy's ______.

5. How do people feel about the change in Buddy?

(see the answer key)

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