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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. Why does Webb agree to look for Buddy?
(a) Because they're friends.
(b) Because he's in love with Nora.
(c) Because it's his job.
(d) Because he owes Buddy.

2. When does Webb finally come to see Buddy play?
(a) While on vacation.
(b) During Buddy's wedding.
(c) While investigating a murder.
(d) After his mother died.

3. What happens when Buddy and Nora drive Nora's mother to the police station?
(a) Her mother comes back to life.
(b) There's a flash flood.
(c) Buddy is arrested.
(d) Their car is stolen.

4. Buddy used to build up strength where?
(a) His arms and legs.
(b) His lips and lungs.
(c) His chest.
(d) His hands.

5. Who does Buddy have reoccurring nightmares about?
(a) Webb.
(b) Nora's mother.
(c) His children.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddy is good at his job because he is good at ________.

2. When Webb and Buddy were first friends, Buddy was ____.

3. When does Nora report Buddy missing?

4. What does Buddy do with his last dollar?

5. Why do smart customers come to the barbershop early?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Buddy and Webb's dynamic change?

2. What kind of performer is Buddy?

3. How does Webb feel about Buddy's music?

4. Does Buddy know or care about how his actions affect people?

5. How do Buddy and Webb approach life differently?

6. How did Buddy become obsessed with death?

7. Is Buddy crazy?

8. What is thematically significant about Crawley's interview?

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

10. Why do smart customers come to Buddy early?

(see the answer keys)

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