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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Bendrix go to the basement alone when the V1 strikes near his apartment?
2. Who does Bendrix believe Mr. Smythe to be?
3. Who does Sarah ask for peace to come to in the first diary entry Bendrix reads?
4. Who is Parkis' son named after?
5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Bendrix gives Henry for Sarah's willingness to stay in a loveless marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sarah not realize about Henry's crying?
2. What is Father Crompton's opinion of Sarah?
3. What does Richard Smythe take from Sarah's death bed? How does Bendrix react?
4. How does Bendrix change his work routine in preparation for running away with Sarah?
5. What are the two times Sarah believes God gave Maurice back to her?
6. Why is Bendrix reminded "this is what hope feels like" after talking with Sarah on the phone?
7. How does Richard Smythe "explain away love"?
8. Describe Bendrix's proposal to Sarah (while they are in the church)
9. Summarize Parkis' letter to Bendrix
10. How does Father Crompton act towards Bendrix?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is transformation or metamorphosis. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
The inscription at the beginning of the novel is a quote by Leon Bloy which reads "Man has places in his heart which do not yet exist, and into them enters suffering in order that they may have existence."
Discuss the significance of this quote in reference to the novel. How does it fit (or not fit) the novel? Why do you think Graham Greene chose this quote?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
Bendrix and Sarah's memories of events from their affair are often different. Select two of the scenes that both describe and compare and contrast them. How are they different depending on the narrator? How are they the same? What does this say about a person's memory (especially of an emotionally charged situation)?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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