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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the man with the small boy when Bendrix begins staring at him?
(a) He spills his beer.
(b) His son spills his drink.
(c) He becomes flustered.
(d) He turns away.

2. According to Sarah's maid, why doesn't Sarah contact Bendrix after the night when the V1 hits his apartment building?
(a) Sarah is ill.
(b) Henry is ill.
(c) Sarah never wants to speak to Bendrix again.
(d) Sarah and Henry are vacationing in the country.

3. What is the topic that most often lead to arguments between Sarah and Bendrix?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Her past.
(c) Love.
(d) Her marriage.

4. What do Sarah and Bendrix do while Henry has his lunch tray in bed?
(a) Have sex in the Miles' living room.
(b) Eat lunch in the Miles' living room.
(c) Go to Rules for lunch.
(d) Go to Bendrix's apartment.

5. Why does Bendrix say it was strange to see Henry on the Common that night?
(a) It is raining and he has no umbrella.
(b) It is raining and Henry had always liked to be comfortable.
(c) Henry lives miles away from the Common.
(d) Bendrix had not seen Henry in years.

6. Why does Bendrix turn to the end of Sarah's diary first?
(a) To determine why she still loves Henry.
(b) To see why she ended the diary abruptly.
(c) To try and find an explanation for why she left him.
(d) To determine who she is now having an affair with.

7. While eating lunch what does Sarah tell Bendrix she is concerned about?
(a) Henry's demeanor.
(b) Her health.
(c) Bendrix's continued love for her.
(d) Her feelings about Bendrix.

8. Where does Parkis say Sarah went after having lunch with Bendrix?
(a) A Episcopal church.
(b) To a bar.
(c) Home.
(d) A Roman Catholic church.

9. Why does Parkis ask Bendrix to write to Mr. Savage?
(a) To tell Savage he was pleased with Parkis' work.
(b) To recommend Parkis for a promotion.
(c) To tell Savage Sarah's case is closed.
(d) To express his support of Lance becoming a private investigator.

10. In Bendrix's opinion, what is jealousy connected to?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Love.
(d) Desire.

11. What does Parkis give Bendrix as a memento?
(a) Sarah's diary.
(b) A book of matches.
(c) A handshake.
(d) An ashtray.

12. Why do Sarah and Bendrix choose the Bristol hotel?
(a) It is a luxury hotel.
(b) It is available by the hour.
(c) They can pretend to be married there.
(d) The manager does not ask questions of them.

13. Why does Miss Smythe insist Bendrix wait until her brother arrives home?
(a) He will most likely know where Mr. Wilson lives.
(b) He likes children and will want to visit with Bendrix's
(c) He will want to try and convert Bendrix to atheism.
(d) He will want to speak to Bendrix about Sarah.

14. What role does Bendrix say Henry had in his affair with Sarah?
(a) Henry's friendship with Bendrix allowed him access to Sarah.
(b) Henry's busy work schedule gave Sarah too much free time.
(c) Henry's cruelty towards Sarah drove her into Bendrix's arms.
(d) Henry served as a pimp by ignoring and refusing to attend to Sarah's needs.

15. Who was responsible for writing the report Parkis gives to Bendrix?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Mr. Savage.
(c) Parkis' son.
(d) Parkis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Parkis tell Bendrix the Miles' maid was unable to collect for him?

2. What does Bendrix tell Henry is the only thing Sarah could do with him that she couldn't with her husband?

3. What image does Sarah use to refer to a place where there is no love?

4. What signals Sarah and Bendrix that Henry has returned home?

5. This chapter is primarily a.....

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