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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. Who is doing a magic show at the location in #40?

2. What type of rug is on the floor of Parsifal's childhood bedroom?

3. What does Sabine do during the days after Parsifal's death?

4. What is the name of the restaurant where Sabine meets her parents for lunch?

5. Who is Salvio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking information does Sabine receive from Parsifal's attorney, Roger?

2. Describe Dot's visit at the cemetery.

3. What does Dot tell Sabine about Kitty's belief that Parsifal had a photo of Kitty in his room?

4. What had Parsifal always told Sabine about his family?

5. What does Phan tell Sabine in a dream after Parsifal dies?

6. Where does Sabine take Parsifal's mother and sister on their second day in Los Angeles?

7. What are Sabine's perceptions of Kitty?

8. What does Phan's dream visit mean for Sabine?

9. Why does Sabine give Roger permission to call Parsifal's family and why does she not think they will contact her?

10. How does Sabine philosophize her life versus the one Parsifal had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the two major settings for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Patchett choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

THE MAGICIAN'S ASSISTANT is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The search for love is an important theme in THE MAGICIAN'S ASSISTANT. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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