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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Norman, which of the following rumors did Linc never believe about Sabbath?
(a) That Sabbath had nothing to do with the disappearance of his first wife.
(b) That Sabbath had gotten Roseanna pregnant while he was married to Nikki.
(c) That Sabbath had murdered someone.
(d) That Sabbath was an alcoholic.

2. Who is Roseanna?
(a) Sabbath's sister.
(b) Sabbath's niece.
(c) Sabbath's daughter.
(d) Sabbath's wife.

3. In Part 4, what does Sabbath think that his mother's spirit is encouraging him to do?
(a) Reconcile with Roseanna.
(b) Find Nikki.
(c) Visit Drenka one last time.
(d) Commit suicide.

4. Who is Matthew?
(a) Drenka's son.
(b) Sabbath's son.
(c) Sabbath's brother.
(d) Drenka's nephew.

5. What is Matthew's profession?
(a) Police officer.
(b) Puppeteer.
(c) Innkeeper.
(d) Firefighter.

6. Which of the following is the ultimatum issued to Sabbath?
(a) To get a job, or they will be divorced.
(b) To stop gambling, or he will be involuntarily committed.
(c) To be faithful, or their relationship will end.
(d) To stop drinking, or move out.

7. Christa went to Madamaska Falls from which of the following cities?
(a) New York City.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Boston.
(d) Berlin.

8. Why did Sabbath leave New York the first time?
(a) Because he had lost his job and had no reason to stay.
(b) Because he wanted to live closer to Roseanna.
(c) Because he was going crazy searching for Nikki.
(d) Because he wanted to be closer to his family.

9. What new emotion is Sabbath experiencing at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Depression.
(d) Apathy.

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

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

12. Why does Sabbath think that Nikki might have disappeared?
(a) Because she wanted to be with her family.
(b) Because she wanted to fulfill her dreams of traveling in Europe.
(c) Because she was having an affair, and left to be with her lover.
(d) Because she saw him in bed with Roseanna.

13. Why does Matija's story about the sympathy cards that he received after Drenka's death upset Sabbath?
(a) Because Sabbath is guilty due to Matija's genuine sadness over his wife's death.
(b) Because Sabbath is jealous that he did not receive any sympathy cards after Drenka's death.
(c) Because Sabbath is jealous that he did not receive any sympathy cards after the death of his first wife, Nikki.
(d) Because Sabbath is angry on account of Matija not having known Drenka as well as he did, and does not deserve the sympathy.

14. What does Sabbath blame for his inability to express his love for Drenka?
(a) His wife.
(b) His upbringing.
(c) His friends.
(d) His personality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sabbath feel now that Drenka is dead?

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

3. What was Sabbath's mother always doing?

4. What caused Roseanna's nervous breakdown?

5. What did Sabbath and Ron do together?

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