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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Webb and Buddy lived together, what did Webb collect?
(a) Hanging magnets.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Bottle caps.
(d) Stray dogs.

2. Jaelin is a ______.
(a) Spy.
(b) Cop.
(c) Painter.
(d) Pianist.

3. Where does Robin tell Webb Buddy is?
(a) He went home.
(b) He has gone away.
(c) He's on the boat.
(d) She'd never met him.

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

5. Buddy is obsessed with _____.
(a) Boats.
(b) Money.
(c) Death.
(d) Women.

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

7. Why does Webb agree to look for Buddy?
(a) Because it's his job.
(b) Because they're friends.
(c) Because he's in love with Nora.
(d) Because he owes Buddy.

8. What does Frank Lewis feel about Buddy's music?
(a) He's in awe.
(b) He's indifferent.
(c) He's critical.
(d) He's jealous.

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

10. Why does Buddy like giving people bizarre advice?
(a) To trick people.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) To cause chaos.
(d) To see their reactions.

11. Why do smart customers come to the barbershop early?
(a) To beat the heat.
(b) To get good seats.
(c) To avoid Buddy being drunk.
(d) To avoid the lunch rush.

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

13. Nora's mother is a ______.
(a) Widow.
(b) Cop.
(c) Writer.
(d) Criminal.

14. After Buddy and Jaelin perform, where do they go?
(a) To New York.
(b) On a day cruiser.
(c) Home.
(d) To a bar.

15. When a band member was looking for Buddy, where was he hiding?
(a) In the station.
(b) In the bathroom.
(c) Under a table.
(d) In a cab.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Buddy's day what does he do?

2. Buddy is with Nora until ____ PM.

3. Before going to the Brewitts, what does Buddy do for two days?

4. Buddy used to build up strength where?

5. Buddy cuts hair until ____ PM.

(see the answer keys)

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