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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. How did Sabbath and Roseanna meet?

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

3. What did Linc think had happened to Nikki?

4. How does Sabbath scare Scott Lewis away from Drenka's grave?

5. Why did Barrett stop speaking to Drenka before her death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Drenka after so long, suddenly demand that Sabbath be faithful to her?

2. What torments Sabbath after Drenka's death?

3. What role did Roseanna play in Sabbath's puppet theater?

4. What ultimatum is issued at the beginning of Part 1?

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

6. What happened at Sabbath's trial?

7. What does Sabbath like and dislike about Roseanna's participation in Alcoholics Anonymous?

8. In what political environment was Drenka raised?

9. What transpired between Drenka and Barrett shortly before Drenka's death?

10. How is Sabbath described in Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Sabbath leaves home, Roseanna gets over him fairly quickly. In fact, within a few days' time, she has a new companion. Why are Roseanna and Christa attracted to one another? What is Christa able to provide, that Sabbath could not? What does that tell the reader about Roseanna's feelings for Sabbath? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Christa and Drenka are both in similar situations when Sabbath meets them. What enables Sabbath to take advantage of them? How does each woman react to Sabbath? Why do they react differently? What makes them both attractive to Sabbath? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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