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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. What doesn't Buddy want to happen as a result of his relationship with Robin?
(a) To destroy his creativity.
(b) To confuse people.
(c) To hurt anyone.
(d) To have another child.

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

3. Buddy dreams of slashing customers' ______ throats.
(a) Soar.
(b) Trusting.
(c) Clean.
(d) Selfish.

4. Why does Webb investigate Bellocq?
(a) Because he doesn't like him.
(b) Because he received a tip.
(c) Because he's always up to no good.
(d) Because he's holding something back.

5. What has Webb found after interviewing everyone in Buddy's life?
(a) Buddy has a secret life.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Buddy is very normal.
(d) Buddy is very well liked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before starting the fire, Bellocq surrounds himself with _______.

2. Where does Buddy play "Cakewalking Babies"?

3. What photo does Bellocq give to Webb?

4. Why does Buddy consult Cornish about Nora's romantic life?

5. In the barbershop, what gets in everything?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 2, is a new crisis inevitable? Why?

2. What happens to Buddy's view of the women in his life at the end of Chapter 2? Why does this happen?

3. How does Buddy feel about John Robichaux?

4. Is Dude Botley superstitious about hymns? How?

5. How is generational conflict used in Chapter 2?

6. What analogy does Buddy use to describe Webb's intervention?

7. What was unfortunate for Pickett in his fight with Buddy?

8. What is the image of scrambling over barbed wire meant to portray?

9. In his description of the fight with Pickett, how does Buddy interrupt himself?

10. How does Buddy feel about coming back home?

(see the answer keys)

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