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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author feel he and Buddy have something in common?
(a) They are both tortured musicians.
(b) They both were barbers.
(c) They both hurt their friends and cheat on their wives.
(d) They attack themselves in front of mirrors.

2. Crawley is a ______.
(a) Musician.
(b) Judge.
(c) Painter.
(d) Fireman.

3. The brawl between Pickett and Buddy escalates when Pickett accidentally slices off Buddy's ______.
(a) Finger.
(b) Eyebrow.
(c) Nipple.
(d) Ear.

4. in Chapter 3, Buddy and Nora laugh about Buddy's ____.
(a) Music.
(b) Voice.
(c) Shirt.
(d) Life.

5. How do people feel about the change in Buddy?
(a) They think its for the better.
(b) They don't recognize him.
(c) They want him to change more.
(d) They don't like it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Buddy have reoccurring nightmares about?

2. When does Buddy step out of the marching band?

3. Where does Buddy look for Pickett?

4. The neighborhoods in "Coming Through Slaughter" have notorious stories of gamblers, prostitutes, and _______.

5. Why does Nora want to throw everyone out of the house in Chapter 3?

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