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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to what he tells Michelle, why does Sabbath think that Norman has remained friends with him?
(a) Because Norman feels sorry for Sabbath and wants to help him.
(b) Because Norman feels that it is his Christian duty to help Sabbath.
(c) Because well-bred people often need friends like Sabbath so that they can enjoy the seamy side of life without indulging in it personally.
(d) Because Norman does not realize the full extent of the terrible things that Sabbath has done.

2. As the novel opens, who issues an ultimatum to Sabbath?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His son.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

3. What excuse does Sabbath give Rosa for having gone through Deborah's drawers?
(a) He wanted to organize Deborah's clothes for her.
(b) He was looking for his glass eye.
(c) He was making a place to put his own clothes.
(d) He was looking for money.

4. Who only spoke to Nikki a handful of times, despite Sabbath's efforts to get them to talk?
(a) Sabbath's mother.
(b) Roseanna.
(c) Drenka.
(d) Matthew.

5. How does Sabbath find the place that he seeks?
(a) He finds someone who knows Christa.
(b) He gets directions.
(c) He purchases a map.
(d) He stumbles upon a funeral procession that leads him there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sabbath want Drenka to sleep with all of his friends?

2. Why does Rosa show Sabbath where Norman's family keeps their money?

3. In Part 2, why does Sabbath feel sorry for himself at Drenka's grave?

4. Who is Crawford?

5. What did Christa say to Sabbath the last time she saw him?

(see the answer key)

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