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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will most of the clues to Buddy's whereabouts come from?
(a) Nora's observations.
(b) Buddy journal.
(c) Webb's memory.
(d) Bars around town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Webb's primary concern about Buddy being missing?
(a) Because there's no other barber in town.
(b) Buddy can't survive on his own.
(c) Buddy owes him money.
(d) Buddy might hurt himself.

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

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

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

13. When does Buddy step out of the marching band?
(a) At the end.
(b) Every verse.
(c) Never.
(d) Every 300 yards.

14. In one nightmare, what happens to Buddy's hand?
(a) It's stolen.
(b) It talks to him.
(c) He tries to cut it off.
(d) It changes color.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Buddy on a boat?

2. Where is Buddy on a boat?

3. How is liquor handled in the barbershop?

4. Buddy and Jaelin are billed together for what?

5. What does Buddy do with his last dollar?

(see the answer keys)

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