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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sabine think of her father?
(a) He always disappoints her.
(b) He is a good role model.
(c) He is a philanthropic man.
(d) He is always too busy for her.

2. What is Sabine mildly surprised to find in Parsifal's room?
(a) Gun.
(b) Journal.
(c) Puzzles.
(d) Magic kit.

3. How does Dot feel about how she handled the family situation after her husband was killed?
(a) She got counseling to manage through it.
(b) She handled it poorly.
(c) She did the best she could.
(d) She did an expert job.

4. What does the person in #85 think Sabine will want to do today?
(a) Go to the cemetery.
(b) Go to the outlet mall.
(c) Go to the airport.
(d) Go out for lunch.

5. In what way are Kitty and her mother alike?
(a) They both had abusive husbands.
(b) They have beautiful teeth.
(c) They have infectious laughs.
(d) They have black, curly hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kitty's husband annoyed when he arrives at the Fetters house?

2. What kind of magic trick does Sabine do for Kitty?

3. Who is Kitty's other son?

4. Which of the following does Sabine NOT see when she watches The Tonight Show video?

5. Sabine equates Wal-Mart to ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sabine come to realize that Parsifal had had a hard life long before she met him?

2. What does Sabine tell her parents about her visit with the Fetters family so far?

3. What does Sabine discover when she explores Parsifal's childhood room?

4. Why does Sabine realize a newfound respect for Howard?

5. Why does Dot think that her expectation that Guy would come home cause her to lose him forever?

6. What makes Sabine wonder if the people she loved put on brave faces for her?

7. Who are Kitty's sons and what do they find fascinating about Sabine?

8. Why does Dot think that she handled the situation with Guy so poorly?

9. Who is Howard Plate and what can be assumed by his behavior?

10. What is the result of Howard's feeling foolish during the magic trick?

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