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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 feels like he can _____ Nora.
(a) Cheat on.
(b) Ignore.
(c) Trust.
(d) Tease.

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

3. What is the only thing about Buddy's whereabouts that confuses Nora?
(a) The Brewitts.
(b) The beach.
(c) The boat.
(d) A bar.

4. Buddy is good at his job because he is good at ________.
(a) Painting.
(b) Singing.
(c) Listening.
(d) Everything.

5. When does Buddy step out of the marching band?
(a) Every verse.
(b) Never.
(c) Every 300 yards.
(d) At the end.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Buddy on a boat?

2. What does Buddy appreciate about restaurant vents?

3. At the end of Chapter 1, Buddy watches a woman chop _____.

4. Buddy and Jaelin are billed together for what?

5. Before going to the Brewitts, what does Buddy do for two days?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Buddy return to the Brewitts at the end of Chapter 1?

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 Why does Ondaatje use the historical references of Bricktop Jackson, "One-Legged Duffy," Rich, Olivia the Oyster Dancer, and French Emma?

4. How do Buddy and Webb approach life differently?

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

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

7. Is Buddy crazy?

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

9. How did Buddy become obsessed with death?

10. What does Buddy's world look like?

(see the answer keys)

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