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

2. Crawley is on a _____ fast.

3. Jaelin is a ______.

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

5. When does Nora report Buddy missing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Buddy crazy?

3. How do Buddy and Webb approach life differently?

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

5. What kind of performer is Buddy?

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

7. Why do smart customers come to Buddy early?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Buddy's relationship with Robin is one of the most self-destructive he has. Through his relationship with Robin, his weaknesses and flaws are put on display. Discuss Buddy's relationship with Robin and what themes it draws from the book. How is Buddy a victim in this? How does he victimize? What role does this relationship play in interconnection? Is it the most significant relationship?

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 not prone to violence. In prison, he abstains from the destructive behaviors of his peers. However, he does fantasize about violence. Discuss Buddy in relation to violence. How does he approach it? Why does he abstain but fantasize?

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