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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Parkis take from Sarah's house that he shares with Bendrix?
(a) A letter sent to Sarah from Smythe.
(b) Sarah's appointment calendar.
(c) Sarah's diary.
(d) A letter from Sarah's wastebasket.

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

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

4. What does Sarah think has happened to Bendrix when she first sees him after the bomb strikes?
(a) She believes he has decided to leave her.
(b) She believes he has lost several teeth.
(c) She believes he is dead.
(d) She believes he will be severely disfigured.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bendrix turn to the end of Sarah's diary first?

2. What does Bendrix tell Henry is the only thing Sarah could do with him that she couldn't with her husband?

3. Which of the following situations involving the investigator is Bendrix NOT concerned about?

4. In Bendrix's opinion, what is jealousy connected to?

5. What scene from the movie adaptation of his novel does Bendrix say moves him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bendrix decide to invite Henry to lunch?

2. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

3. Why doesn't Sarah rescue Bendrix when the door of his apartment building falls on him?

4. Summarize Parkis' letter to Bendrix

5. Why does Bendrix become suspicious when Sarah uses the word "always" when describing the squeaking stair in her home?

6. What exchange do Parkis and Henry have after Sarah's death?

7. What is the significance of Sarah remembering the scene in Bendrix's book involving onions?

8. Why does Bendrix begin to doubt that his story is one of hatred in this chapter?

9. What memory does the recital program Bendrix finds in one of Sarah's books bring back?

10. What is the significance of the man spilling his beer in Rules restaurant?

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