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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sabbath think that Michelle is cheating on Norman?
(a) Because Norman has told Sabbath that he thinks that Michelle is cheating.
(b) Because Michelle flirts with Sabbath.
(c) Because Norman has confessed that the medication he takes for depression is hard on his libido.
(d) Because a man has called during the day, looking for Michelle.

2. How does Sabbath proposition Michelle to have an affair with him?
(a) He reminds her of Norman's diminished libido, and brags about his own experiences.
(b) He tells her that no other man would want her because of her age.
(c) He references her profession as an orthodontist, and asks her to check his teeth.
(d) He threatens to blackmail her with the Polaroids that he has found.

3. How old was Sabbath when his brother, Morty died?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

4. What does Sabbath think that Michelle is trying to communicate to him by what she is wearing?
(a) That she has decided to have an affair with him.
(b) That she is a nurturing, motherly type.
(c) That she wants him to respect her more.
(d) That she is not interested in him sexually.

5. Where does Sabbath stop to ask questions when he cannot find the place that he seeks?
(a) A police station.
(b) A gas station.
(c) A supermarket.
(d) A car rental shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Crawford?

2. Why does Sabbath begin to cry while sitting at Norman's table?

3. How is Norman described when Sabbath sees him?

4. What does Sabbath ponder doing as he gives Michelle his clothes?

5. Which of the following historical figures does Sabbath mention when Michelle asks him why he pushes everyone away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sabbath notice in Fish's house?

2. What does Sabbath notice about his family's graves?

3. What does Sabbath do after opening the box of Morty's possessions?

4. What does Rosa give Sabbath hoping that he will not kill her?

5. Why does Norman throw Sabbath out of his home?

6. On the first night of his stay with the Cowans, why is Sabbath in such a good mood at dinner?

7. How does Sabbath locate the cemetery where his parents are buried?

8. What story does Norman encourage Sabbath to tell Michelle at dinner?

9. To whom does Sabbath link himself in the obituary that he composes on the subway?

10. What is contained in the note that Norman leaves on the table for Sabbath on the first morning of his stay?

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