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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Parkis say Sarah went after having lunch with Bendrix?
(a) Home.
(b) A Roman Catholic church.
(c) To a bar.
(d) A Episcopal church.

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

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

4. When Bendrix first meets him how long does Henry say he and Sarah have been married?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What does Parkis tell Bendrix the Miles' maid was unable to collect for him?
(a) Sarah's diary.
(b) Sarah's date book.
(c) Letters from Sarah.
(d) Mail sent to Sarah.

6. How did Bendrix originally meet Sarah?
(a) He met her at a party.
(b) He met her in a bar.
(c) He was researching the life of a Minister's wife.
(d) He was researching Henry's profession for a book.

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

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

9. How does Sarah expect Bendrix to react when she arrives late to meet him one afternoon?
(a) She expects he will be disappointed.
(b) She expects him to be understanding.
(c) She expects he would not have waited for her.
(d) She expects him to be angry.

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

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

12. What does Sarah do with the letter Bendrix sends to her after she leaves him?
(a) She gives it to Henry.
(b) She opens it and reads it.
(c) She burns it.
(d) She tears it up.

13. What "stranger's influence" does Bendrix think Sarah is under when she breaks off their relationship?
(a) Henry.
(b) God.
(c) Parkis.
(d) Someone who is religious.

14. What does Sarah promise God she will do if He spares Bendrix's life?
(a) She will go to church.
(b) She will divorce Henry.
(c) She will devote her life to Christianity.
(d) She will leave him (Bendrix).

15. What happens to the man with the small boy when Bendrix begins staring at him?
(a) His son spills his drink.
(b) He turns away.
(c) He becomes flustered.
(d) He spills his beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bendrix believe Mr. Smythe to be?

2. What was the first thing Bendrix noticed about Sarah at the party where they met?

3. Why does Henry finally suspect Bendrix and Sarah had an affair?

4. Why does Henry go downstairs when he is sick?

5. What does Parkis take from Sarah's house that he shares with Bendrix?

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