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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Webb found after interviewing everyone in Buddy's life?
(a) Buddy is very well liked.
(b) Buddy has a secret life.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Buddy is very normal.

3. According to Mumford, what was Buddy's major flaw before his disappeared?
(a) He was failing at music.
(b) He couldn't control his temper.
(c) He was very sad and lonely.
(d) He was too suspicious.

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

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

6. Bellocq realizes he has tempted Buddy to "the edge of _______."
(a) Brilliance.
(b) Reason.
(c) The universe.
(d) The social world.

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

8. Buddy used to convince ______ to pose for Bellocq.
(a) Buddy.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Children.
(d) Family members.

9. What is the weather like during the brawl?
(a) Freezing.
(b) Hot.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Raining.

10. In Chapter 2, Buddy loses his nerve when?
(a) While packing.
(b) When he sobers up.
(c) Biting through his wrist.
(d) When Nora scolds him.

11. What doesn't Buddy want to happen as a result of his relationship with Robin?
(a) To hurt anyone.
(b) To destroy his creativity.
(c) To have another child.
(d) To confuse people.

12. What doesn't Buddy feel from Nora after the brawl?
(a) Hate.
(b) Coldness.
(c) Love.
(d) Comfort.

13. What does the revolving fan in the barbershop obstruct?
(a) Light.
(b) The window.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Stretching.

14. Buddy observes that he feels he is the only object between __________.
(a) The Brewitts.
(b) Heaven and hell.
(c) Water and sky.
(d) Nora and Webb.

15. In the pecking order of Robin's relationships, how does she regard Jaelin in her life?
(a) He is merely her husband.
(b) He is a friend.
(c) He is her bank account.
(d) He is her inspiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dude Botley view Buddy's mixture of hymns and blue?

2. Who does Webb first go to to find a photo of Buddy?

3. What's Buddy's biggest fear?

4. What does Bellocq order Webb to do?

5. In the pecking order of Robin's relationships, how does she regard Buddy in her life?

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