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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Bendrix take as proof Sarah would have wanted to be cremated?
(a) The last time he saw her she was in a church.
(b) In her diary she renounced God.
(c) She never spoke about religion to him or to Henry.
(d) She chose to have her wedding at the registry rather than a church.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What does Mrs. Bertram accuse Henry of?
(a) Never loving Sarah.
(b) Driving Sarah into Bendrix's arms.
(c) Not giving Sarah a Catholic funeral.
(d) Killing Sarah.

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

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

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

9. Why does Henry say he would not want to be transferred to the Ministry of Information?
(a) He would rather be in London.
(b) He enjoys working at the Ministry of Home Security.
(c) The employees are all temporary workers.
(d) They would have to move abroad.

10. What favor does Henry ask of Bendrix?
(a) To move in with him.
(b) To contact Sarah's mother.
(c) To meet him for dinner at his club from time to time.
(d) To never speak of Sarah again.

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

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

13. 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.

14. What does Bendrix notice in the margins of Sarah's copy of 'Last Expedition'?
(a) Expressions of love for an old boyfriend.
(b) Biblical scripture.
(c) Punctuation marks.
(d) Rude comments.

15. Why is Bendrix late for Sarah's funeral?
(a) He intentionally leaves late to avoid the service.
(b) He is having an affair with another woman.
(c) He meets with a journalist who is writing an article about him.
(d) He cannot bear to see Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who approaches Bendrix as he is researching for his book in the British Museum Reading Room?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Bendrix gives for keeping Sarah's funeral at the crematorium?

3. Why does Parkis visit Henry after Sarah's death?

4. Where does Henry go early one morning that surprises Bendrix?

5. What topic does Waterbury want Bendrix's opinion on for his article?

(see the answer keys)

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