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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. Webb went to train for ______.

2. What is the only thing about Buddy's whereabouts that confuses Nora?

3. At the end of Buddy's day what does he do?

4. Buddy is with Nora until ____ PM.

5. What does Lewis observe Buddy puts into his numbers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do smart customers come to Buddy early?

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

3. How did Buddy become obsessed with death?

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

5. Is Buddy predictable? How so?

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

7. Is Buddy crazy?

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

9. How do Buddy and Webb approach life differently?

10. What kind of performer is Buddy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ondaatje varies his style in both narrative and diction. At times it feels indiscernible but with a greater purpose. Discuss Ondaatje's writing style in "Coming Through Slaughter."

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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