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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Webb finds the connection between social Buddy and ________ Bellocq odd.
(a) Self-sufficient.
(b) Self-destructive.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Talented.

2. What does Cornish know about Nora's romantic life?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She's having an affair.
(c) She loves Buddy.
(d) Everything.

3. What's Buddy's biggest fear?
(a) His hands being severed.
(b) Nora leaving him.
(c) Failing at music.
(d) Being alone.

4. How does Nora originally respond to Pickett and Buddy's brawl?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She joins in.
(d) She scolds them.

5. Why does Buddy have the cleanest skin in town?
(a) He doesn't work.
(b) Shaving soap.
(c) Frequent bathing.
(d) A clean house.

6. Webb's story telling at breakfast with Robin and Buddy has what effect on Buddy's relationship?
(a) Makes them forget about each other.
(b) Puts a wall between him and Robin.
(c) Makes their connection stronger.
(d) Makes her hate Nora.

7. In the photo, Buddy is the only one not looking _____.
(a) Solemn.
(b) Tired.
(c) Happy.
(d) Professional.

8. The brawl between Pickett and Buddy escalates when Pickett accidentally slices off Buddy's ______.
(a) Finger.
(b) Ear.
(c) Nipple.
(d) Eyebrow.

9. How do Buddy and Robin feel life will be like without each other?
(a) They know they'll be okay.
(b) They think they'll find each other again.
(c) They think they'll die.
(d) They know they'll go crazy.

10. Why does Bellocq burn down his house?
(a) To upset Webb.
(b) To hide evidence.
(c) To start over.
(d) To kill himself.

11. When Robin flicks ice cream at Buddy's face, he answers with a jug of _____.
(a) Milk.
(b) Rum.
(c) Soapy water.
(d) Gas.

12. In the pecking order of Robin's relationships, how does she regard Buddy in her life?
(a) Who she is in love with.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Jaelin's friend.

13. Mumford observes that, before his disappearance, Buddy's musical ability was _____.
(a) Excellent.
(b) Fine.
(c) Bad.
(d) Indescribable.

14. What does Bellocq realize about how he treats Buddy?
(a) He's critical.
(b) He's very kind.
(c) He's neglectful.
(d) He's patronizing.

15. How does Bellocq feel about Buddy's disappearance?
(a) He's surprised.
(b) He's angry at Buddy.
(c) He's disinterested.
(d) He's afraid for Buddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddy maimed Pickett while avoiding what?

2. Buddy dreams of slashing customers' ______ throats.

3. What does Bellocq destroy when Webb leaves?

4. Who is Nora's primary target when attacking Buddy and Pickett?

5. What doesn't Buddy want to happen as a result of his relationship with Robin?

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