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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Barrett stop speaking to Drenka before her death?
(a) Because he was afraid that Matija would discover their affair.
(b) Because he was angry with Sabbath.
(c) Because he did not want to get involved with her illness.
(d) Because he was angry with her for asking him to leave his wife.

3. Why is Sabbath already monogamous to Drenka?
(a) Because he loves her more than he is willing to admit.
(b) Because he has been impotent for a while.
(c) Because he does not want to take a chance on impregnating a younger woman.
(d) Because at his age, other women no longer desire him.

4. What was Sabbath's mother always doing?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Writing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

5. What happened as a result of the favor that Drenka asked Sabbath to perform for Matija?
(a) Matija was audited, and went bankrupt.
(b) Matthew and Matija had an intense argument and had not spoken since.
(c) Matija made himself look ridiculous in his speech.
(d) Matija had to be supported by the public dole.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sabbath respond when Roseanna demands to know why he stayed with her when she was a drunk?

2. Why does Sabbath think that Drenka is not attracted to her husband?

3. Why was Sabbath attracted to Roseanna?

4. Why does Drenka discuss Matthew's career only with Sabbath?

5. Sabbath often feels the presence of which of his departed relatives?

(see the answer key)

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