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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 is the topic that most often lead to arguments between Sarah and Bendrix?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) Her past.
(c) Love.
(d) Jealousy.

2. While eating lunch what does Sarah tell Bendrix she is concerned about?
(a) Her feelings about Bendrix.
(b) Her health.
(c) Henry's demeanor.
(d) Bendrix's continued love for her.

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

4. What does Parkis suggest Bendrix pose as when he visits Mr. Smythe?
(a) A meter inspector.
(b) An injured husband.
(c) A man with a sick child.
(d) A priest.

5. Where does Parkis say Sarah went after having lunch with Bendrix?
(a) A Episcopal church.
(b) To a bar.
(c) A Roman Catholic church.
(d) Home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Henry go downstairs when he is sick?

3. Why does Bendrix skip over many of the entries in Sarah's diary?

4. This chapter is primarily a.....

5. What does Bendrix encourage Henry to do with Parkis' reports?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Parkis' son's name?

2. What role does the topic of the body play in this chapter?

3. How does Bendrix change his work routine in preparation for running away with Sarah?

4. What happens to Bendrix after Sarah breaks off their affair?

5. Why is Henry shocked when Bendrix's friend tells him he "has been following the reports"?

6. According to Bendrix, why did Sarah end their affair?

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

8. Who is likely the "You" in Sarah's first entry? Why is this likely?

9. Why is Bendrix desperate for Parkis to leave once he has Sarah's diary?

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

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