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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henry go early one morning that surprises Bendrix?
(a) To have breakfast with Father Crompton.
(b) To work.
(c) To the home of a woman he is romantically involved with.
(d) To hear the mass Father Crompton gives for Sarah.

2. Who does Sarah resolve to begin a romantic relationship with?
(a) Henry.
(b) Dunstan.
(c) Bendrix.
(d) Sir William Mallock.

3. What does Sarah buy that embarrasses her?
(a) Bendrix's new book.
(b) A gift for Henry.
(c) Lingerie.
(d) A crucifix.

4. Why does Father Crompton say any prayer is better than none?
(a) Prayers renew a person's faith.
(b) Prayers show God a person is interested in becoming Catholic.
(c) Prayers recognize God's power.
(d) Prayers connect a person with God.

5. For what reason does Bendrix discover that Sarah was given a collection of poetry in grade school?
(a) Winning a poetry contest.
(b) Having perfect attendance.
(c) Her math grades.
(d) Her reading ability.

6. Who does Sarah kiss while touring the shelters at Bigwell-on-Sea?
(a) Henry.
(b) The warden.
(c) Sir William Mallock.
(d) Dunstan.

7. How does Sarah repeatedly refer to herself in her diary?
(a) As an adulteress.
(b) As a bitch and a fake.
(c) As a devout Christian.
(d) As a spurned woman.

8. Who did Sarah ask to see on her death bed?
(a) Henry.
(b) A priest.
(c) Richard Smythe.
(d) Bendrix.

9. Why does Sarah take Richard Smythe's card?
(a) To give to Henry.
(b) To send to Bendrix.
(c) To make him feel better.
(d) To know where she can contact him.

10. What happens to Sarah while she is sitting in the church with Bendrix?
(a) She becomes much sicker.
(b) She falls asleep.
(c) She begins weeping.
(d) She begins to believe in God.

11. What prevents Bendrix from having sex with the prostitute he brings home one evening?
(a) He is impotent.
(b) He promised Sarah he would never have sex with another woman.
(c) He is still in love with Sarah.
(d) He is concerned Henry will hear.

12. What arrives at Henry's home while he and Bendrix are dining with Father Crompton?
(a) Notification that Lance, Parkis' son, has died.
(b) A bill from Parkis.
(c) An angry letter from Parkis.
(d) A book Henry had given to Parkis for his son.

13. Who does Bendrix lash out at after reading Parkis' letter?
(a) Henry.
(b) Lance.
(c) Parkis.
(d) Father Compton.

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

15. What example does Bendrix use to try and convince Henry God is fictional?
(a) A three legged man with fish scales.
(b) Sarah's cremation.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) A four legged man with fish scales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Henry ask of Bendrix?

2. What aspect of his novel, 'The Ambitious Host', does Henry say Bendrix "got all wrong"?

3. What does Henry give Sarah as a "peace present"?

4. Why is Bendrix late for Sarah's funeral?

5. What reason does Henry first give Bendrix for stopping by his apartment?

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