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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Bellocq destroy when Webb leaves?
(a) His furniture.
(b) Files.
(c) His camera.
(d) Photos.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bellocq feel about Buddy's disappearance?

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

4. Before Buddy disappeared, what happened to his band?

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

(see the answer keys)

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