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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. At the end of Part 3, who is at Drenka's grave when Sabbath arrives there?

2. How did Sabbath and Roseanna meet?

3. Over the years, Sabbath has encouraged Drenka to do which of the following?

4. Why does Drenka discuss Matthew's career only with Sabbath?

5. Christa went to Madamaska Falls from which of the following cities?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Drenka described in Part 1?

2. Why did Sabbath quit directing?

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

4. How is Sabbath described in Part 1?

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

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

7. What was the "Romance Run"?

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

9. What happened at Sabbath's trial?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Sabbath's "Indecent Theater" was well-known for its obscene material. Why did Sabbath chose indecency as his ultimate goal? What was he hoping to accomplish with his theater? Why did it make him feel fulfilled? Is there any other profession in which Sabbath would have been happy? If so, which one? 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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