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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 the home of a woman he is romantically involved with.
(c) To work.
(d) To hear the mass Father Crompton gives for Sarah.

2. How does Bendrix characterize information that Sarah was baptized a Catholic?
(a) As an unfortunate truth.
(b) As divine intervention.
(c) As a coincidence.
(d) As a lie.

3. How does Henry's secretary refer to him?
(a) As H.M.
(b) As Henry.
(c) As His Majesty.
(d) As Mr. Miles.

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

5. Who is Bendrix surprised to see at Sarah's funeral?
(a) Sir William Mallock.
(b) Parkis.
(c) Richard Smythe.
(d) Henry.

6. Why does Sarah agree to continue to visit Richard Smythe?
(a) She is attracted to him.
(b) She has nothing else to do.
(c) She wants to believe what he believes.
(d) She feels sorry for him.

7. What about the Catholic church does Henry find "materialistic"?
(a) The ornate decoration.
(b) The statues of Mary.
(c) The statues of Christ.
(d) Transubstantiation.

8. What does Smythe actually believe cured his skin condition?
(a) Psychiatry and radium.
(b) Urticaria.
(c) Touching his cheek to Sarah's hair.
(d) Electric treatment.

9. Who does Henry invite to dinner that makes Bendrix uncomfortable?
(a) Parkis.
(b) Richard Smythe.
(c) Father Crompton.
(d) Parkis' son, Lance.

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

11. What distinction will a K.B.E. give Sarah and Henry?
(a) It will make them a lord and lady.
(b) It will place them closer to royalty.
(c) It will exempt them from taxes.
(d) It will provide them with a luxurious home.

12. How does Sarah feel about the Spanish church she visits with Henry?
(a) The images inspire her.
(b) The images sicken her.
(c) She feels guilty for abandoning her faith.
(d) She is spiritually moved by the images.

13. Who does Sarah follow to the Pontefract Arms?
(a) Bendrix.
(b) Richard Smythe.
(c) Henry.
(d) Parkis.

14. Why does Sarah decide to visit Richard Smythe?
(a) To begin an affair with him.
(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 convert him to Christianity.

15. What prevents Sarah from kissing Bendrix after their lunch at Rules?
(a) She begins to cough.
(b) She wants to be loyal to Henry.
(c) He has been too hurtful to her.
(d) She wants to keep her promise to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Henry ask of Bendrix?

2. Why is Waterbury surprised when Sylvia offers to escort Bendrix to Sarah's funeral?

3. Why does Parkis visit the Reading Room?

4. What event does Bendrix take as proof Sarah would have wanted to be cremated?

5. What does Bendrix set as his new writing goal for each day?

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