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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. During his first morning at Norman's, what does Sabbath consider as a potential reason to live?
(a) He receives a job offer in New York.
(b) Roseanna calls and asks him to come home.
(c) Deborah comes home.
(d) Norman gives him money.

2. Why does Norman insist that Sabbath stay with him?
(a) Because he is worried that Matthew is trying to kill Sabbath.
(b) Because he knows that Sabbath does not have any money.
(c) Because he knows that he would feel guilty if he did not allow Sabbath to stay.
(d) Because he fears that Sabbath is contemplating suicide.

3. What does Sabbath see in Fish's house?
(a) His old record player.
(b) Morty's guitar.
(c) His mother's sideboard.
(d) His father's hunting trophy.

4. Why does Sabbath think that Norman is throwing him out?
(a) Because Sabbath is a slob, and does not clean up after himself.
(b) Because Deborah is coming home soon.
(c) Because Norman is afraid that Sabbath will sleep with Michelle.
(d) Because Norman's co-workers are giving him trouble about having Sabbath in his home.

5. Which of the following does Roseanna allude to when she talks to Sabbath in her hospital room?
(a) Her brother's death.
(b) Killing Sabbath.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Her father molesting her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabbath do while riding the subway at the beginning of Part 6?

2. Why does Norman make Sabbath leave his home?

3. Which of the following does Sabbath do before leaving the cemetery?

4. What does Sabbath start carrying in his pants pocket?

5. Which of the following is on top of the headstones belonging to Sabbath's grandparents?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part 6, why does Sabbath liken himself to Rip Van Winkle?

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

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

5. What happened at Sabbath's trial for public indecency?

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

7. How does Norman react to Sabbath when he first sees him again?

8. What are some of the items that Sabbath finds in the box containing Morty's possessions?

9. What did Roseanna do when she found out about the scandal that caused Sabbath to lose his job?

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

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