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The End of the Affair | Quiz

Graham Greene
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The End of the Affair | Quiz

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1)

What does Parkis suggest Bendrix pose as when he visits Mr. Smythe? (from Book 2, Chapter 6)

A priest.
A man with a sick child.
An injured husband.
A meter inspector.
2)

Why does Father Crompton say any prayer is better than none? (from Book 5, Chapter 7)

Prayers renew a person's faith.
Prayers recognize God's power.
Prayers connect a person with God.
Prayers show God a person is interested in becoming Catholic.
3)

Where had Parkis been when Bendrix and Lance went to the Smythes' apartment? (from Book 2, Chapter 8)

At a party at the Miles' house.
Outside of 16 Cedar Lane.
At the Parkis' home.
Meeting with the Miles' maid.
4)

What does Bendrix tell Miss Smythe his name is? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

Bendrix.
Miles.
Arthur James.
Bridges.
5)

Who is the Maurice that Sarah refers to in her diary? (from Book 3, Chapter 1)

A colleague of Henry's.
Parkis.
Bendrix.
Henry.
6)

Why is Henry disappointed when Sarah does not know what an O.B.E is? (from Book 3, Chapter 4)

He expects the wife of a government official to know the acronym.
It is an important promotion in his job and he wants her to be excited for him.
He doesn't believe she is paying attention to him.
It is essential to his view of himself.
7)

Who does Henry invite to dinner that makes Bendrix uncomfortable? (from Book 5, Chapter 7)

Richard Smythe.
Parkis' son, Lance.
Parkis.
Father Crompton.
8)

What does Smythe first tell Bendrix cured him of his skin ailment? (from Book 5, Chapter 8)

An operation.
Sarah's kiss.
Electricity.
Urticaria.
9)

How does Sarah repeatedly refer to herself in her diary? (from Book 3, Chapter 3)

As a devout Christian.
As an adulteress.
As a spurned woman.
As a bitch and a fake.
10)

What does Parkis take from Sarah's house that he shares with Bendrix? (from Book 2, Chapter 8)

A letter sent to Sarah from Smythe.
Sarah's appointment calendar.
Sarah's diary.
A letter from Sarah's wastebasket.
11)

Why is Henry afraid to go to sleep after Sarah dies? (from Book 5, Chapter 1)

He is afraid to live without her.
He is afraid she never loved him.
He is afraid she will haunt him in his sleep.
He is afraid of dreaming about her.
12)

Why does Sarah decide to visit Richard Smythe? (from Book 3, Chapter 5)

To see if he can convince her that her promise to God can be broken.
To begin an affair with him.
To convert him to Christianity.
To inquire about the spots on his face.
13)

Why does Bendrix turn to the end of Sarah's diary first? (from Book 3, Chapter 1)

To determine why she still loves Henry.
To try and find an explanation for why she left him.
To see why she ended the diary abruptly.
To determine who she is now having an affair with.
14)

Why does Bendrix break his date with Sylvia? (from Book 5, Chapter 4)

In order to take Sarah's mother to dinner.
He must accompany Sarah's mother home.
Henry disapproves of Sylvia.
He feels guilty for bringing her to Sarah's funeral.
15)

Why does Miss Smythe insist Bendrix wait until her brother arrives home? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

He will want to try and convert Bendrix to atheism.
He will want to speak to Bendrix about Sarah.
He will most likely know where Mr. Wilson lives.
He likes children and will want to visit with Bendrix's
16)

In Parkis' opinion, how do judges view private investigators? (from Book 4, Chapter 2)

Negatively.
Indifferently.
Neutrally.
Positively.
17)

What does Sarah's mother ask Bendrix for? (from Book 5, Chapter 4)

Money.
An autograph.
A memento of Sarah.
His company.
18)

What does Sarah buy that embarrasses her? (from Book 3, Chapter 7)

A gift for Henry.
Bendrix's new book.
A crucifix.
Lingerie.
19)

What book does Bendrix find in Sarah's collection that was one of his personal favorites? (from Book 5, Chapter 6)

The Children of the New Forest.
Last Expedition by Captain Scott.
The Poetry of Thomas Hood.
Andrew Laing's fairy book.
20)

What reason does Smythe give Bendrix for no longer speaking on the Common? (from Book 5, Chapter 8)

He has been cured of his skin ailment.
He is unsure of his religious beliefs.
He is focusing only on home tutorials.
He has renounced his faith.
21)

What does Sarah promise to do if Bendrix answers the phone when she calls from Bigwell-on-Sea? (from Book 3, Chapter 3)

Devote herself to Henry.
Devote herself to God.
Never see Bendrix again.
Return home to Bendrix.
22)

Why does Sarah want to stay in the church after Bendrix leaves? (from Book 4, Chapter 1)

Her home doesn't feel like home any longer.
She is trying to decide whether she should leave Henry.
She wants to confess her sins.
She wants to pray for Bendrix.
23)

Why does Henry say he would not want to be transferred to the Ministry of Information? (from Book 3, Chapter 5)

They would have to move abroad.
He enjoys working at the Ministry of Home Security.
The employees are all temporary workers.
He would rather be in London.
24)

Why does Henry call Bendrix one morning? (from Book 4, Chapter 2)

To ask him to come and take Sarah to the hospital.
To confront him about his affair with Sarah.
To tell him Sarah is dead.
To ask him for help with Sarah.
25)

Who does Bendrix pretend to be looking for when he arrives at the Smythes' apartment? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

A man named Wilson.
Henry.
Lance's father.
A man named Arthur James.
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