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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 is Norman described when Sabbath sees him?

2. What does Sabbath take upon leaving Fish's house?

3. What patriotic item which belonged to Morty does Sabbath discover?

4. At the end of Part 8, Sabbath finds letters written by whom?

5. In Part 7, which of the following items is Michelle wearing when she goes in to see Sabbath in Part 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is contained in the note that Norman leaves on the table for Sabbath on the first morning of his stay?

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

3. What does Sabbath notice about his family's graves?

4. What happened at Sabbath's trial for public indecency?

5. What does Sabbath notice in Fish's house?

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

7. On the first night of his stay with the Cowans, why is Sabbath in such a good mood at dinner?

8. Why are a few pages of Part 6 written without punctuation?

9. Why was Sabbath escorted off the grounds by security when he went to visit Roseanna at the psychiatric hospital?

10. Why does Norman throw Sabbath out of his home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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