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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bendrix tell Henry is the only thing Sarah could do with him that she couldn't with her husband?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Have sex.
(c) Go out on dates.
(d) Speak honestly.

3. What disturbs Henry about Sarah's treatment of Bendrix when he visits while Henry is sick?
(a) He thinks Sarah is too friendly towards Bendrix.
(b) He is upset that Sarah does not bring Bendrix into his room to visit him.
(c) He wishes she served him the good claret with lunch.
(d) He is suspicious that they are having an affair.

4. 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 likes the wine at his club better than Bendrix's.
(c) Henry wants to be seen in his club with a famous author.
(d) Henry doesn't want to feel obligated by receiving a free meal.

5. Who does Bendrix pretend to be looking for when he arrives at the Smythes' apartment?
(a) A man named Arthur James.
(b) Lance's father.
(c) A man named Wilson.
(d) Henry.

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

7. What does Henry eat for lunch at the club while dining with Bendrix?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Wiener Schnitzel.
(c) A Vienna steak.
(d) Steak and onions.

8. What does Bendrix see in the newspaper that sparks his desire for Sarah?
(a) An article about Henry's job promotion.
(b) An article about adultery.
(c) A picture of Henry and her at a movie premiere.
(d) A picture of Sarah alone at a movie premiere.

9. What is Bendrix surprised to learn from reading Sarah's diary?
(a) That she loved him.
(b) That she never loved him.
(c) That she missed him when they could not see each other.
(d) That she never wanted to leave him.

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

11. What does Bendrix tell Miss Smythe his name is?
(a) Bridges.
(b) Miles.
(c) Bendrix.
(d) Arthur James.

12. When does this chapter take place?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1947.

13. Where had Parkis been when Bendrix and Lance went to the Smythes' apartment?
(a) At the Parkis' home.
(b) At a party at the Miles' house.
(c) Outside of 16 Cedar Lane.
(d) Meeting with the Miles' maid.

14. What does Bendrix think has happened when he and Sarah first hear the air-raid sirens?
(a) London is about to be bombed.
(b) Someone accidently sounded the siren.
(c) London is under attack.
(d) Enemy planes entered the air space over London.

15. What was the purpose of Sarah's phone call to Bendrix?
(a) She wanted to talk about Henry.
(b) She wanted to ask him why he and Henry were talking about her.
(c) She wanted to invite him to lunch.
(d) She wanted to talk with him about their affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the man with the small boy when Bendrix begins staring at him?

2. What is Henry's opinion of onions?

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

4. In Bendrix's opinion, what is jealousy connected to?

5. Who does Bendrix see Sarah kissing when he and Henry return from their walk?

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