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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what killed Nora's mother?
(a) A boa.
(b) Nora's father.
(c) A stranger.
(d) Buddy.

2. Buddy feels like he can _____ Nora.
(a) Cheat on.
(b) Tease.
(c) Trust.
(d) Ignore.

3. When Nora's mother visits, how does she die?
(a) She falls.
(b) She is strangled.
(c) In a fire.
(d) She drowns.

4. Buddy used to build up strength where?
(a) His arms and legs.
(b) His lips and lungs.
(c) His chest.
(d) His hands.

5. When does Webb finally come to see Buddy play?
(a) While investigating a murder.
(b) While on vacation.
(c) After his mother died.
(d) During Buddy's wedding.

6. Where is Buddy on a boat?
(a) The Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Florida.
(d) Shell Beach.

7. When does Nora report Buddy missing?
(a) That same afternoon.
(b) The next day.
(c) Twentyfour hours later.
(d) About 6 months later.

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

9. Crawley is a ______.
(a) Judge.
(b) Painter.
(c) Fireman.
(d) Musician.

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

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

12. What do the Brewitts do with Buddy when he arrives?
(a) Take him in.
(b) Entertain him.
(c) Kick him out.
(d) Scold him.

13. Where did Buddy and Webb work when they were young?
(a) A barber shop.
(b) A factory.
(c) A bar.
(d) A fun fair.

14. When Webb and Buddy were first friends, Webb was ____.
(a) 45.
(b) 16.
(c) 19.
(d) 20.

15. Lewis admires Buddy's ______.
(a) Composure.
(b) Genius.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Focus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddy cuts hair until ____ PM.

2. What kind of newspaper is The Cricket?

3. What is Buddy's plan at the end of Chapter 1?

4. In one nightmare, what happens to Buddy's hand?

5. Why does Webb agree to look for Buddy?

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