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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 Sabbath think that Norman is throwing him out?

2. Why did Sabbath lose his job at the college in 1989?

3. At the end of Part 8, what does Sabbath do at the beach?

4. Which of the following is on top of the headstones belonging to Sabbath's grandparents?

5. Which of the following historical figures does Sabbath mention when Michelle asks him why he pushes everyone away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Helen Trumbull?

2. In Part 6, why does Sabbath liken himself to Rip Van Winkle?

3. What was the scandal that caused Sabbath to lose his job at the college?

4. How does Sabbath convince Michelle to have an affair with him?

5. Why does Sabbath think that Norman and Linc chose to produce his show?

6. What did Roseanna do when she found out about the scandal that caused Sabbath to lose his job?

7. What does Sabbath do after opening the box of Morty's possessions?

8. To whom does Sabbath link himself in the obituary that he composes on the subway?

9. What story does Norman encourage Sabbath to tell Michelle at dinner?

10. In Part 8, why does Sabbath go to the cemetery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Suicide is a prevalent theme in the course of the novel, and Sabbath considers the possibility of killing himself many times. Why does Sabbath want to, or feel that he should, commit suicide? What problems would Sabbath solve by killing himself? Why does he ultimately decide not to? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Sabbath describes his time on the "Romance Run" as some of the best years of his life. How did participating in the "Romance Run" at such an impressionable age affect Sabbath's personal development? Why? Would the "Romance Run" have had less of an impact on Sabbath if he had participated in it at a less crucial time in his personal development? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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