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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Drenka suddenly want Sabbath to agree to be monogamous to her?

2. What did Christa say to Sabbath the last time she saw him?

3. Who is Roseanna?

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

5. For which of the following crimes was Sabbath arrested in 1956?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Part 2, who does Sabbath encounter at Drenka's grave?

2. Why did Sabbath choose to leave New York?

3. What does the spirit of Sabbath's mother say to him at the end of Part 4?

4. What torments Sabbath after Drenka's death?

5. What happened between Sabbath, Drenka, and Christa?

6. What are some of the reasons that are detailed in Part 3 about Sabbath and his wife "hating" one another?

7. How does Sabbath make the decision to leave Roseanna?

8. Why does Sabbath live off of Roseanna's salary?

9. What was the "Romance Run"?

10. How is Drenka described in Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A detailed account is given of the reasons why Sabbath and his wife, Roseanna, hate each other. How has their relationship changed since it began? Why? Why has neither of them left the other considering the state of their relationship? Sabbath thinks that he can make things right with Roseanna by showing her some affection. Do you agree? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

It is obvious that Sabbath has a deep-seated hatred and lack of respect for women. How are his feelings displayed throughout the novel? Which interactions best reflect his feelings about women in general? Are there any exceptions to the rule, or women whom he respects, despite of their sex? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Sabbath didn't want a faithful, exclusive relationship with Drenka when she was alive, but he was tortured by jealousy after she died. What did her death change? Why did his attitude change so much? Why was he unwilling to admit to Drenka that he was already being faithful to her? Was his explanation, that no other women wanted him, accurate? Or was he just refusing to admit that he was being faithful by choice? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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