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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the hospital, what does Buddy do?
(a) Cuts hair.
(b) Writes.
(c) Performs.
(d) Watches TV.

2. Why does Nora want to throw everyone out of the house in Chapter 3?
(a) Because they're critical of her cooking.
(b) Because Buddy feels embarrassed.
(c) Because she wants to be alone with Buddy.
(d) Because they're too loud.

3. How does Picket respond to Buddy joking about Nora?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He tells Nora.
(c) He grabs Buddy's throat.
(d) He runs out.

4. After being interviewed, where do the Brewitts go?
(a) They too disappear.
(b) To jail.
(c) To the French Quarter.
(d) To Buddy's house.

5. Before going to the Brewitts, what does Buddy do for two days?
(a) Visits Nora.
(b) Bums around.
(c) Spys on his kids.
(d) Plays music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buddy play especially hard in the parade?

2. When does Buddy step out of the marching band?

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

4. What does Buddy not do, which is out of character for him, when admirers and friends come to the house?

5. How many scars does Pickett have on his face?

(see the answer key)

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