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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. ______"Buddy" Bolden is the protagonist of "Coming Through Slaughter."
(a) Connor.
(b) Charles.
(c) Frank.
(d) Robert.

2. Jaelin is a ______.
(a) Pianist.
(b) Painter.
(c) Spy.
(d) Cop.

3. What does Lewis observe Buddy puts into his numbers?
(a) Pain and gentleness.
(b) Chaos and confusion.
(c) His life story.
(d) His madness.

4. What time is Buddy usually drunk by?
(a) Noon.
(b) 8 AM.
(c) 4 PM.
(d) Midnight.

5. Crawley is a ______.
(a) Judge.
(b) Musician.
(c) Painter.
(d) Fireman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what killed Nora's mother?

2. What happens when Buddy and Nora drive Nora's mother to the police station?

3. Lewis admires Buddy's ______.

4. Where is Buddy on a boat?

5. Webb is a ______, shaking, lecherous police detective.

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of performer is Buddy?

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

3. Why do smart customers come to Buddy early?

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

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

6. Is Buddy crazy?

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

8. Who does Buddy care about more: Nora or Robin?

9. What is the effect of Ondaatje's sentence structures?

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

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