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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part 8, what does Sabbath do at the beach?
(a) He collects seashells.
(b) He washes his filthy clothes in the ocean.
(c) He cries for his brother.
(d) He feeds the sea gulls.

2. Which of the following is on top of the headstones belonging to Sabbath's grandparents?
(a) A candle.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Pebbles.
(d) An American flag.

3. What does Sabbath ponder doing as he gives Michelle his clothes?
(a) Pushing Norman out the window, and taking all of his possessions, along with his family.
(b) Raping her.
(c) Kidnapping her and leaving the state.
(d) Forcing her to tell him where she keeps her jewelry and Norman's gun.

4. Why does Norman insist that Sabbath stay with him?
(a) Because he fears that Sabbath is contemplating suicide.
(b) Because he knows that Sabbath does not have any money.
(c) Because he knows that he would feel guilty if he did not allow Sabbath to stay.
(d) Because he is worried that Matthew is trying to kill Sabbath.

5. What does Sabbath see in Fish's house?
(a) His mother's sideboard.
(b) His old record player.
(c) Morty's guitar.
(d) His father's hunting trophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Roseanna allude to when she talks to Sabbath in her hospital room?

2. Why did Sabbath lose his job at the college in 1989?

3. Why does Sabbath not want to be buried next to Drenka?

4. Why does Sabbath think that Michelle is cheating on Norman?

5. What excuse does Sabbath give Rosa for having gone through Deborah's drawers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the scandal that caused Sabbath to lose his job at the college?

2. Why does Norman invite Sabbath to stay with him?

3. What happened at Sabbath's trial for public indecency?

4. In Part 8, why does Sabbath go to the cemetery?

5. What does Rosa give Sabbath hoping that he will not kill her?

6. Why are a few pages of Part 6 written without punctuation?

7. What is contained in the note that Norman leaves on the table for Sabbath on the first morning of his stay?

8. Who was Helen Trumbull?

9. How does Sabbath convince Michelle to have an affair with him?

10. What story does Norman encourage Sabbath to tell Michelle at dinner?

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