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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. Parsifal had told Sabine that his family was from what state?

2. Sabine dreams that she is in the snow with whom?

3. Kitty tells Sabine that _____________ was supposed to be the magician's assistant.

4. Who was Phan?

5. Who is Parsifal's attorney?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sabine's parents feel about her going to Nebraska to visit Parsifal's family?

2. Why did Parsifal leave home at an early age never to return?

3. How does The Magician's Assistant begin?

4. What conclusion does Sabine come to regarding Parsifal's denial of any living family?

5. What does Phan tell Sabine about Parsifal coming around when he returns to her in a dream?

6. What does Dot's invitation to Sabine foreshadow for the story?

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

8. Describe Dot's visit at the cemetery.

9. Why did Sabine marry Parsifal, a gay man?

10. Who is Parsifal's mother and why does she call Sabine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Sabine. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Sabine?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Parsifal and Howard. Both men have been a big part of Kitty's life but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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