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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. Sabbath's memories of Nikki are interrupted by which of the following realizations?

2. How did Sabbath and Roseanna meet?

3. What did Sabbath and Ron do together?

4. Who was Ron Metzer?

5. What happened to Sabbath's mother when Morty died?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Drenka described in Part 1?

3. Why did Sabbath quit directing?

4. Why is Drenka unable to discuss Matthew's career with Matija?

5. What event ended in Sabbath's arrest?

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

7. How is Sabbath described in Part 1?

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

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

10. Why does Norman Cowan call Sabbath at the beginning of 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

In the novel, most of what Sabbath says is framed as biting sarcasm. But how much truth underlies his type of "humor"? What is the author trying to accomplish by framing Sabbath's attitudes and comments in a sarcastic fashion? Is it to merely entertain the reader? Or is there other significance to that method? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, it is obvious that Sabbath is obsessed with sex. Why? Does Sabbath know of any other ways to be close to people? What is he seeking and hoping to gain via his sexual encounters with women? Is Sabbath conscious of the psychology that relates to his obsession with sex? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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