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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sabbath's former profession?
(a) Singer.
(b) Writer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Puppeteer.

2. What attracted Drenka to her husband, Matija?
(a) He was incredibly handsome, as well as rich.
(b) He was rebellious, and an outcast.
(c) He did not subscribe to the political views upon which she had been raised.
(d) He was a very religious man.

3. Sabbath often feels the presence of which of his departed relatives?
(a) His stillborn sister.
(b) Morty.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

4. In Part 2, why does Sabbath feel sorry for himself at Drenka's grave?
(a) Because Roseanna is not able to allay his grief.
(b) Because he did not receive any sympathy for Drenka's death.
(c) Because no one in town would believe that he was capable of love.
(d) Because he is in a loveless marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sabbath blame for his inability to express his love for Drenka?

3. What about Matija strikes Sabbath?

4. In Part 2, why is Sabbath angry with himself at Drenka's grave?

5. Which of the following is the ultimatum issued to Sabbath?

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