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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 4, what does Sabbath think that his mother's spirit is encouraging him to do?
(a) Reconcile with Roseanna.
(b) Visit Drenka one last time.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Find Nikki.

2. Who was Barrett?
(a) Drenka's son with Sabbath.
(b) Drenka's last conquest.
(c) Matija's assistant.
(d) Silvija's brother.

3. Who is Silvija?
(a) Drenka's niece.
(b) Matija's sister.
(c) Sabbath's cousin.
(d) Drenka's daughter.

4. How did Sabbath feel about the manner in which Nikki handled her mother's death?
(a) He thought that it was odd, but not extraordinary.
(b) He thought that she was faking her grief.
(c) He thought tht it was normal and healthy.
(d) He thought that it was grotesque.

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

6. 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 is in a loveless marriage.
(c) Because no one in town would believe that he was capable of love.
(d) Because he did not receive any sympathy for Drenka's death.

7. Which of the following forms did Christa learn in an effort to become a "true American"?
(a) Painting.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Crocheting.
(d) Quilting.

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

9. How does Sabbath scare Scott Lewis away from Drenka's grave?
(a) He barks like a dog.
(b) He shoots at him.
(c) He runs out yelling from behind a tree.
(d) He throws a large rock at him.

10. What about Matija strikes Sabbath?
(a) His hostile attitude toward Sabbath.
(b) His physical deformities.
(c) His dignity and composure.
(d) His intense sadness.

11. What happened to Sabbath's mother when Morty died?
(a) She was hospitalized after having suffered a nervous breakdown.
(b) She committed suicide.
(c) She disappeared.
(d) She spent all of her time on the boardwalk, talking to her dead son.

12. Why does Sabbath think that he should have been a pimp instead of a puppet master?
(a) Because he realizes that he does not possess puppeteering talent.
(b) Because both professions manipulate objects for the amusement of others.
(c) Because he would have been able to make more money as a pimp.
(d) Because he feels that being a puppeteer is degrading.

13. 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 is a perfectionist and cannot accept the idea that he cannot find her.
(c) By saying that he needs closure, and wants to know why she left.
(d) By saying that he has thought about it for so long, and still does not know anything.

14. In what way was Nikki different when she was on stage?
(a) She would lose her speech impediment.
(b) She was more confident.
(c) She was more graceful.
(d) She was able to focus better.

15. What caused Roseanna's nervous breakdown?
(a) A miscarriage.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Sabbath's career loss.
(d) Sabbath's affair with a student.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sabbath think that Nikki committed suicide?

2. What did Sabbath and Ron do together?

3. As the novel opens, who issues an ultimatum to Sabbath?

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

5. Why did Sabbath stop directing?

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