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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bellocq try to get Webb to leave?
(a) He threatens him.
(b) He claims it's a busy night.
(c) He sets a fire.
(d) He begins acting crazy.

2. Why does Webb investigate Bellocq?
(a) Because he's holding something back.
(b) Because he doesn't like him.
(c) Because he's always up to no good.
(d) Because he received a tip.

3. What does Bellocq order Webb to do?
(a) Pose for a photo.
(b) Steal Nora.
(c) Find Buddy.
(d) Leave Buddy alone.

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

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

6. At the diner party, after the food fight with Robin, Buddy describes his retreat as what?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Cowardly.
(c) Noble.
(d) Inadvertent.

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

8. Why does Buddy consult Cornish about Nora's romantic life?
(a) Because Cornish is Nora's friend.
(b) Because he believes Cornish is involved.
(c) Because no one else will answer his questions.
(d) Because Cornish hears everything.

9. Buddy dreams of slashing customers' ______ throats.
(a) Soar.
(b) Clean.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Trusting.

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

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

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

13. What does Nora throw at Buddy and Pickett?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Knives.
(c) Money.
(d) Coke bottles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the weather like during the brawl?

3. How does Buddy take care of his hands?

4. Why does Buddy have the cleanest skin in town?

5. When Robin flicks ice cream at Buddy's face, he answers with a jug of _____.

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