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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the spirit of Sabbath's mother respond when he asks her why he is still so concerned about Nikki's disappearance?
(a) By saying that he never liked to leave things unfinished.
(b) By saying that he has thought about it for so long, and still does not know anything.
(c) By saying that he is a perfectionist and cannot accept the idea that he cannot find her.
(d) By saying that he needs closure, and wants to know why she left.

2. Why was Sabbath attracted to Roseanna?
(a) Because she did not seem as interested in him as he was in her.
(b) Because she was confident and capable.
(c) Because she was rich, and her father was powerful.
(d) Because she was good-looking, and a great dancer.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roseanna hate Sabbath now?

2. What attracted Drenka to her husband, Matija?

3. Why was Drenka hurt when Barrett stopped speaking to her?

4. Who is Roseanna?

5. In Part 4, what does Sabbath think that his mother's spirit is encouraging him to do?

(see the answer key)

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