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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At times, how does Buddy act toward Nora?

2. Buddy is with Nora until ____ PM.

3. Who does Buddy never want to see?

4. Webb went to train for ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Buddy predictable? How so?

2. What kind of performer is Buddy?

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

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

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

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

7. How did Buddy become obsessed with death?

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

9. What do Buddy and Webb have in common? In what ways do they approach life similarly?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bellocq is a complex character whom many hold personally responsible for Buddy's breakdown. He openly admits the influence he has over Buddy. Discuss who Bellocq is to Buddy and the narrative. What is this man meant to represent?

Essay Topic 2

Driving forces in "Coming Through Slaughter" are the ties between Buddy's relationships and mirrored experiences. Discuss what role interconnection plays in the book and how it impacts the overall narrative and what impact it has on our perception.

Essay Topic 3

Buddy is often a victim of his own doing. Discuss Buddy's helplessness. What is the cause of this? What role does it play?

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