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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 1, Buddy watches a woman chop _____.
(a) Lettuce.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Meat.

2. After being interviewed, where do the Brewitts go?
(a) They too disappear.
(b) To jail.
(c) To the French Quarter.
(d) To Buddy's house.

3. After Buddy and Jaelin perform, where do they go?
(a) On a day cruiser.
(b) To a bar.
(c) Home.
(d) To New York.

4. Who or what killed Nora's mother?
(a) A boa.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Nora's father.
(d) A stranger.

5. Where did Buddy and Webb work when they were young?
(a) A fun fair.
(b) A bar.
(c) A barber shop.
(d) A factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis admires Buddy's ______.

2. Crawley is a ______.

3. Jaelin is a ______.

4. What did Buddy and Webb have most in common when they were young?

5. Crawley is on a _____ fast.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ondaatje use the historical references of Bricktop Jackson, "One-Legged Duffy," Rich, Olivia the Oyster Dancer, and French Emma?

2. What does Buddy's world look like?

3. How did Buddy become obsessed with death?

4. What is Buddy's relationship with Nora like?

5. How does the narrative style reflect Buddy's music?

6. Is Buddy predictable? How so?

7. What about Buddy's disappearance is confusing for Nora?

8. How do Buddy and Webb approach life differently?

9. What is the significance of Buddy's hands in Chapter 1?

10. Is Buddy crazy?

(see the answer keys)

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