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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry give Sarah as a "peace present"?
(a) A new watch.
(b) A new purse.
(c) A trip to the beach.
(d) A divorce.

2. Why is Waterbury surprised when Sylvia offers to escort Bendrix to Sarah's funeral?
(a) It is Tuesday and she usually visits her mother on Wednesdays.
(b) It is Wednesday and she usually visits her mother on Thursdays.
(c) Sylvia is under contract to work only with Waterbury.
(d) Waterbury is jealous that Sylvia is attracted to Bendrix.

3. Who does Lance believe cured him of his stomach ailments?
(a) The doctor.
(b) His father (Parkis).
(c) Bendrix.
(d) Sarah.

4. Who does Henry tell Bendrix arrived at his office unexpectedly?
(a) Richard Smythe.
(b) Sarah's sister.
(c) Parkis.
(d) Sarah's mother.

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

6. Who travels with Bendrix to the funeral?
(a) Waterbury.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Henry.
(d) Parkis.

7. Why does Sarah write a letter to Henry?
(a) To confess her affair with Bendrix.
(b) To explain her love for him.
(c) To tell him she is in love with Richard Smythe.
(d) To tell him she is leaving him for Bendrix.

8. 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 an important promotion in his job and he wants her to be excited for him.
(c) He expects the wife of a government official to know the acronym.
(d) It is essential to his view of himself.

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

10. Why does Sarah decide to visit Richard Smythe?
(a) To convert him to Christianity.
(b) To inquire about the spots on his face.
(c) To see if he can convince her that her promise to God can be broken.
(d) To begin an affair with him.

11. Why does Bendrix break his date with Sylvia?
(a) Henry disapproves of Sylvia.
(b) He must accompany Sarah's mother home.
(c) He feels guilty for bringing her to Sarah's funeral.
(d) In order to take Sarah's mother to dinner.

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

13. What does Father Crompton promise to do for Sarah?
(a) Remember her in his daily masses.
(b) Pray for her salvation.
(c) Ensure she will have a Catholic burial.
(d) Absolve her of her sins.

14. How does Smythe characterize Biblical stories?
(a) As fictionalized events.
(b) As exaggerated events.
(c) As truth.
(d) As fables.

15. Why does Sarah not want to leave her home the night Bendrix calls?
(a) She doesn't want to alarm Henry.
(b) She no longer loves Bendrix.
(c) It is raining.
(d) She is sick and in pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smythe actually believe cured his skin condition?

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

3. What was the turning point for Sarah's illness?

4. Who is Bendrix preparing to write a biography of?

5. Who does Bendrix lash out at after reading Parkis' letter?

(see the answer keys)

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