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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Parkis intent on Bendrix returning the letter from Sarah that he got from her maid?
(a) He wants to review the letter himself.
(b) Parkis has become strangely attracted to Sarah.
(c) He thinks it could be used as evidence in a divorce trial (should there ever be one).
(d) Mr. Savage requires him to keep all items collected from subjects of observation.

2. Why does Bendrix think Henry asks him to dine at his club instead of Bendrix's?
(a) Henry does not want to be in the presence of the journalists at Bendrix's club.
(b) Henry doesn't want to feel obligated by receiving a free meal.
(c) Henry likes the wine at his club better than Bendrix's.
(d) Henry wants to be seen in his club with a famous author.

3. Who does Mr. Savage say will be the most help to his investigator?
(a) Henry.
(b) Bendrix.
(c) Sarah.
(d) The Miles' maid.

4. What happens when Sarah walks Bendrix to the door?
(a) He vows to call her the next day.
(b) They kiss and she tells him she will call him tomorrow.
(c) They kiss.
(d) They get into an argument.

5. What project is Henry working on the night Bendrix and Sarah begin their affair?
(a) A Council hearing.
(b) Widows' pensions.
(c) Window replacements.
(d) Liberals in Wales.

6. What scene from the movie adaptation of his novel does Bendrix say moves him?
(a) The couple in the cheap restaurant.
(b) The couple holding hands innocently.
(c) The couple's dialogue.
(d) The couple beginning their affair.

7. What concern does Henry have about Sarah that he shares with Bendrix?
(a) Henry believes Sarah is very ill.
(b) Henry believes Sarah may leave him.
(c) Henry believes Sarah is having an affair.
(d) Henry believes Sarah is stealing money from him.

8. Who does Bendrix see Sarah kissing when he and Henry return from their walk?
(a) One of Henry's co-workers.
(b) Henry.
(c) Mr. Savage.
(d) Her lover.

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

10. What does Bendrix say is the only thing Henry really wants from Sarah?
(a) Her companionship.
(b) Her love.
(c) Her loyalty.
(d) Her body.

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

12. What does Sarah think has happened to Bendrix when she first sees him after the bomb strikes?
(a) She believes he will be severely disfigured.
(b) She believes he is dead.
(c) She believes he has lost several teeth.
(d) She believes he has decided to leave her.

13. This chapter is primarily a.....
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Plot.
(c) Flashback.
(d) Conflict.

14. According to Henry, how does Sarah now feel about Bendrix?
(a) She is very fond of him.
(b) She is ambivalent towards him.
(c) She is deeply in love with him.
(d) She hates him.

15. What event does Bendrix first look for in Sarah's diary?
(a) The first time they had sex.
(b) The end of their affair.
(c) The day they met.
(d) Their first date.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Parkis say in his report that he followed Sarah to?

3. How does Sarah react to Bendrix as a writer?

4. What strikes Bendrix when the bomb hits his apartment building?

5. Why does Bendrix skip over many of the entries in Sarah's diary?

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