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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bellocq realize about how he treats Buddy?
(a) He's very kind.
(b) He's critical.
(c) He's neglectful.
(d) He's patronizing.

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

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

4. Buddy used to convince ______ to pose for Bellocq.
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Family members.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Children.

5. Why does Buddy have the cleanest skin in town?
(a) A clean house.
(b) Frequent bathing.
(c) He doesn't work.
(d) Shaving soap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What photo does Bellocq give to Webb?

2. What does Pickett tell friends after his fight with Buddy?

3. What does Bellocq use as a weapon against Webb?

4. What does Bellocq think Buddy does?

5. What does the melting ice add to the barbershop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Bellocq unstable?

2. How is generational conflict used in Chapter 2?

3. In his description of the fight with Pickett, how does Buddy interrupt himself?

4. Does Buddy have good self-esteem? How?

5. At the end of Chapter 2, is a new crisis inevitable? Why?

6. How do Jaelin and Buddy approach Buddy's affair with Robin similarly?

7. How did the fight between Buddy and Pickett start?

8. What is the image of scrambling over barbed wire meant to portray?

9. What was unfortunate for Pickett in his fight with Buddy?

10. Is Buddy considerate of Jaelin's feelings? How does he approach Jaelin's emotions?

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