Sabbath's Theater Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 167 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Sabbath's Theater Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 167 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What was the first thing that triggered Roseanna's hatred for Sabbath?

2. What is Sabbath's former profession?

3. Christa went to Madamaska Falls from which of the following cities?

4. Why does Drenka discuss Matthew's career only with Sabbath?

5. Who arrives and hits the person at Drenka's grave while Sabbath watches?

Short Essay Questions

1. What profession does Sabbath think that he should have chosen in Part 3?

2. On what occasion did Sabbath first see Matija in public?

3. What does Sabbath like and dislike about Roseanna's participation in Alcoholics Anonymous?

4. What happened at Sabbath's trial?

5. Why did Sabbath choose to leave New York?

6. How did Nikki handle her mother's death?

7. What caused Matija to end his encounter with Sabbath abruptly, but politely?

8. What are some of the reasons that are detailed in Part 3 about Sabbath and his wife "hating" one another?

9. At the end of Chapter 3, what happens at Drenka's grave?

10. How is Drenka described in Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sabbath thinks that Norman remained his friend only because wealthy, well-bred people like Norman need friends like Sabbath, to vicariously enjoy the steamy side of life. Why does Sabbath feel this way? Why is he unable to accept the idea that Norman simply liked him? What excuse does Sabbath make for why Norman and Linc wanted to produce his show? Do you think it is accurate? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

A detailed account is given of the reasons why Sabbath and his wife, Roseanna, hate each other. How has their relationship changed since it began? Why? Why has neither of them left the other considering the state of their relationship? Sabbath thinks that he can make things right with Roseanna by showing her some affection. Do you agree? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Sabbath lost all interest in directing when Nikki disappeared. Why? What was so different about directing when he no longer had Nikki as his leading lady? Would Sabbath have continued to direct if Nikki had stayed? Would there have been any future in it for him? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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