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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does lunching at Peter Jones give Sarah "a sense of peace"?
(a) She has resolved to never see Bendrix again.
(b) There are no men there.
(c) There are no memories of Bendrix there.
(d) She does not have to worry about running into Bendrix.

2. Why is Henry disappointed when Sarah does not know what an O.B.E is?
(a) He doesn't believe she is paying attention to him.
(b) It is essential to his view of himself.
(c) He expects the wife of a government official to know the acronym.
(d) It is an important promotion in his job and he wants her to be excited for him.

3. What reason does Henry give Sarah for never having had an extra-marital affair?
(a) He finds affairs detestable.
(b) It would tarnish his public image.
(c) He loves Sarah.
(d) He never had the opportunity.

4. How does Henry's secretary refer to him?
(a) As Mr. Miles.
(b) As Henry.
(c) As H.M.
(d) As His Majesty.

5. Where does Bendrix take Sarah on their first "date"?
(a) To a museum.
(b) To a reading from one of his books.
(c) To the theatre.
(d) To a movie adaptation of one of his books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Maurice that Sarah refers to in her diary?

2. Why is Bendrix excused from military service during the war?

3. What does Bendrix think has happened when he and Sarah first hear the air-raid sirens?

4. What code word do Sarah and Bendrix use during their affair to refer to love and sex?

5. What "stranger's influence" does Bendrix think Sarah is under when she breaks off their relationship?

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