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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 Parsifal's attorney come to see Sabine?

2. Why can Sabine no longer stay in her home?

3. What was the cause of Phan's death?

4. Sabine's parents feel that meeting the Fetters was _________________.

5. Where does Parsifal die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Sabine make the decision to visit the Fetters family?

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

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

6. Why does the Magic Castle experience jolt Sabine into reality about her life?

7. How does The Magician's Assistant begin?

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

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

10. What does Sabine think of the cemetery where Parsifal and Phan are buried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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