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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Drenka suddenly want Sabbath to agree to be monogamous to her?
(a) Because she is terminally ill.
(b) Because she is concerned about contracting a sexually transmitted illness.
(c) Because she is planning to leave her husband to be with him.
(d) Because she wants to marry him.

2. How does Sabbath recall Nikki?
(a) As a person who was very happy publicly, but miserable privately.
(b) As a solemn, thoughtful girl.
(c) As a drug addict with no control over her life.
(d) As a nervous, high-strung girl who jumped at the slightest provocation.

3. Why does Sabbath think that Drenka is not attracted to her husband?
(a) Because he has lost his fortune.
(b) Because of the monogamous nature of their relationship.
(c) Because of his age.
(d) Because of his weight.

4. Under what type of government was Drenka raised?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Republican.
(c) Communist.
(d) Democratic.

5. As the novel opens, who issues an ultimatum to Sabbath?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His mistress.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new emotion is Sabbath experiencing at the beginning of Part 2?

2. According to Norman, which of the following rumors did Linc never believe about Sabbath?

3. Why does Sabbath only visit Drenka's grave at night?

4. At the end of Part 3, who is at Drenka's grave when Sabbath arrives there?

5. How old was Sabbath when he first set up his own theater?

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