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

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

3. What does Sabine do when she hears about the crime Parsifal committed?

4. Sabine and Parsifal's marriage was one of ________________.

5. Where is the first place Sabine takes the Fetters in Los Angeles?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Sabine's perceptions of Kitty?

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

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

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

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. What had Parsifal always told Sabine about his family?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Patchett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Dot is baffled that Sabine would have married Parsifal who was a gay man. Why would Sabine commit to marrying Parsifal if he could not return her love in all ways possible? Why would she choose to share her husband with another man? Explain Sabine's complicated love.

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