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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Broussard and Suzanne so keen to get away for the night?
(a) They want to see the latest French film.
(b) They have to meet Suzanne's parents.
(c) They haven't been together for four days.
(d) They want to get married in secret.

2. What does Boudreaux hit Evans over the head with?
(a) An ax.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A brick.
(d) A limb.

3. What does the officer accuse Broussard of being?
(a) Stoned.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Drunk.

4. What does Winfield talk to the train man about?
(a) Computers and literature.
(b) Travel and music.
(c) Money and drugs.
(d) Baseball and writing.

5. How do the crowd react to Winfield's performance?
(a) They spit at him.
(b) They boo him off.
(c) They invade the stage.
(d) They throw bottles at him.

6. What kind of animal do Brother Samuel and Boudreaux use to help them pull out a large stump?
(a) Bulls.
(b) Cows.
(c) Horses.
(d) Mules.

7. What does Wally always want to talk to Broussard about?
(a) Films.
(b) Literature.
(c) Interior design.
(d) Music.

8. Why does Boudreaux decide against killing Evans?
(a) He has the character to redeem himself.
(b) He has a young family.
(c) He has already been hit.
(d) There will always be another like him.

9. What does Suzanne fall in love with in this section?
(a) A horse.
(b) A dog.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A kitten.

10. Who is the only guard in the area when Boudreaux decides to escape?
(a) Burke.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Peterson.
(d) Evans.

11. What drug does Winfield take on the train back to Nashville?
(a) Ecstasy.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Benzedrine.

12. Why does Hunnicut say Winfield will find it difficult to get a job in Nashville?
(a) He will put around a bad word.
(b) Word about bad performances spread quickly.
(c) He is too old.
(d) No one hires junkies.

13. Where does Boudreaux take the stumps?
(a) To a large fire.
(b) To the construction site.
(c) To a ditch.
(d) To the warden's house.

14. Why does the doctor tell Winfield he needs to give up stimulants?
(a) He is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
(b) It is putting too much strain on his heart.
(c) He is losing too many brain cells.
(d) He will ruin his career.

15. What is the title of Book III?
(a) When the Sun Begins to Shine.
(b) When People Stop Talking.
(c) The Silly Man Who Laughs at Nothing.
(d) Funny Turns During Funny Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Suzanne and Broussard agree to meet the next night?

2. Where do Suzanne and Broussard spend the day after their night in the hotel?

3. What does April say would happen if the Hickses knew about Winfield's lifestyle?

4. What name does Hunnicut call Winfield in this section?

5. What is the name of the brothel Winfield visits with his friends?

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