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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sabbath respond when Norman takes his hand?
(a) Sabbath thinks that he can parlay Norman's sympathy into at least a week's stay.
(b) Sabbath pulls away from Norman and runs out the door.
(c) Sabbath sits and stares at Norman in a dumbfounded way.
(d) Sabbath wonders how much money he can convince Norman to give him.

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

3. Why does Sabbath think that Drenka is not attracted to her husband?
(a) Because of the monogamous nature of their relationship.
(b) Because of his age.
(c) Because of his weight.
(d) Because he has lost his fortune.

4. How does Sabbath recall Nikki?
(a) As a solemn, thoughtful girl.
(b) As a nervous, high-strung girl who jumped at the slightest provocation.
(c) As a person who was very happy publicly, but miserable privately.
(d) As a drug addict with no control over her life.

5. Why did Sabbath leave New York the first time?
(a) Because he wanted to be closer to his family.
(b) Because he had lost his job and had no reason to stay.
(c) Because he was going crazy searching for Nikki.
(d) Because he wanted to live closer to Roseanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sabbath think that Nikki committed suicide?

2. In Part 7, which of the following items is Michelle wearing when she goes in to see Sabbath in Part 7?

3. At the end of Part 8, Sabbath finds letters written by whom?

4. What did the woman in the house next to what Sabbath thought might be Nikki's, tell Sabbath?

5. Why is Sabbath already monogamous to Drenka?

(see the answer key)

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