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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Picket respond to Buddy joking about Nora?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He grabs Buddy's throat.
(c) He runs out.
(d) He tells Nora.

2. When Robin flicks ice cream at Buddy's face, he answers with a jug of _____.
(a) Milk.
(b) Soapy water.
(c) Gas.
(d) Rum.

3. Who does Webb first go to to find a photo of Buddy?
(a) Nora.
(b) Cornish.
(c) Buddy's mother.
(d) The Brewitts.

4. Where does Buddy play "Cakewalking Babies"?
(a) On Robin's back.
(b) At his wedding.
(c) On his leg.
(d) In the bar.

5. When was the last time Bellocq saw Nora?
(a) A week before.
(b) The last time Buddy disappeared.
(c) The wedding.
(d) When their son was born.

6. What does Cornish know about Nora's romantic life?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She loves Buddy.
(c) Everything.
(d) She's having an affair.

7. What does the revolving fan in the barbershop obstruct?
(a) The window.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Stretching.
(d) Light.

8. How does Bellocq feel about Buddy's music?
(a) He feels it needs work.
(b) He doesn't understand it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He has no interest in it.

9. Mumford observes that, before his disappearance, Buddy's musical ability was _____.
(a) Excellent.
(b) Bad.
(c) Indescribable.
(d) Fine.

10. What does Bellocq order Webb to do?
(a) Find Buddy.
(b) Steal Nora.
(c) Leave Buddy alone.
(d) Pose for a photo.

11. What breaks Pickett's elbow and damages his knee?
(a) A strop.
(b) The floor.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A bottle.

12. How many scars does Pickett have on his face?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

13. Buddy dreams of slashing customers' ______ throats.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Clean.
(c) Trusting.
(d) Soar.

14. What is the weather like during the brawl?
(a) Hot.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Freezing.
(d) Raining.

15. How does Nora originally respond to Pickett and Buddy's brawl?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She scolds them.
(c) She joins in.
(d) She laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddy maimed Pickett while avoiding what?

2. Why does Webb investigate Bellocq?

3. How does Dude Botley view Buddy's mixture of hymns and blue?

4. Webb's story telling at breakfast with Robin and Buddy has what effect on Buddy's relationship?

5. What is the ice used for after it melts?

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