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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. How many scars does Pickett have on his face?

2. When was the last time Bellocq saw Nora?

3. Buddy used to convince ______ to pose for Bellocq.

4. Buddy maimed Pickett while avoiding what?

5. How does Bellocq feel about Buddy's music?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Buddy act crazy?

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

3. How does Buddy feel about coming back home?

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

5. Is Buddy helpless? How?

6. How does Buddy feel about John Robichaux?

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

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

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

10. What analogy does Buddy use to describe Webb's intervention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Buddy carries on two relationships in "Coming Through Slaughter." Both women are quite different, as are the relationships. However, there are a few circumstantial similarities. Discuss Buddy's relationship with women. How does he see them? How were these relationships toxic to him? How was he toxic to them? What is "romance" in Buddy's life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the statement on humanity "Coming Through Slaughter" makes with its narrative and characters.

Essay Topic 3

Buddy's relationship with Robin is one of the most self-destructive he has. Through his relationship with Robin, his weaknesses and flaws are put on display. Discuss Buddy's relationship with Robin and what themes it draws from the book. How is Buddy a victim in this? How does he victimize? What role does this relationship play in interconnection? Is it the most significant relationship?

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