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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 old was Sabbath when he first set up his own theater?

2. What new emotion is Sabbath experiencing at the beginning of Part 2?

3. In what country was Drenka born?

4. In Part 2, why does Sabbath feel sorry for himself at Drenka's grave?

5. How did Sabbath and Roseanna meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Nikki handle her mother's death?

3. On what occasion did Sabbath first see Matija in public?

4. How is Drenka described in Part 1?

5. What happened at Sabbath's trial?

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

7. Why did Sabbath quit directing?

8. What caused Matija to end his encounter with Sabbath abruptly, but politely?

9. Why was Drenka initially attracted to her husband, Matija?

10. What profession does Sabbath think that he should have chosen in Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, Sabbath mentions that all of the women in his life hated their fathers. Why do you think that is so? Why did a lack of paternal affection change them in a way that attracted them to Sabbath? What qualities did those women have that made them a target for Sabbath? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In most cases, Sabbath is completely oblivious to the emotions of the people around him. How does his lack of empathy affect those people? Why is he unable to discern the emotions of others? What consequences have befallen Sabbath as a result of his inability to empathize with others? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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