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

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

4. Where does Buddy play "Cakewalking Babies"?
(a) On his leg.
(b) In the bar.
(c) At his wedding.
(d) On Robin's back.

5. What survives the fire?
(a) A photograph of Buddy.
(b) Bellocq's journal.
(c) Bellocq.
(d) A camera.

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

7. Who is Nora's primary target when attacking Buddy and Pickett?
(a) Pickett.
(b) Buddy.
(c) An imaginary foe.
(d) Herself.

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

9. How many scars does Pickett have on his face?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

10. What does Bellocq think Buddy does?
(a) Hides his true self.
(b) Doesn't try enough.
(c) Manipulates people.
(d) Plays games.

11. How much did the mirror that was shattered during the brawl cost?
(a) An unknown amount.
(b) $45.
(c) $100.
(d) $15.

12. What does the melting ice add to the barbershop?
(a) Drinking water.
(b) Edginess.
(c) Atmosphere.
(d) Freshness.

13. What breaks Pickett's elbow and damages his knee?
(a) The floor.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A bottle.
(d) A strop.

14. How does Dude Botley view Buddy's mixture of hymns and blue?
(a) He thinks it's beautiful.
(b) He can't understand the logic.
(c) He is surprised but pleased.
(d) He thinks it's blasphemy.

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