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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. Where does Bendrix take Sarah on their first "date"?
(a) To the theatre.
(b) To a movie adaptation of one of his books.
(c) To a reading from one of his books.
(d) To a museum.

2. Why is Henry surprised when Bendrix tells him he must return home after refusing a drink?
(a) Bendrix told Henry he has to work and Henry believed Bendrix only wrote in the mornings.
(b) Bendrix has never declined to have a drink with Henry.
(c) Bendrix had just arrived at the Miles' home.
(d) Bendrix and Sarah are acting suspiciously.

3. What "stranger's influence" does Bendrix think Sarah is under when she breaks off their relationship?
(a) Someone who is religious.
(b) Henry.
(c) Parkis.
(d) God.

4. How does Sarah react to Bendrix as a writer?
(a) She asks several questions about his books.
(b) She criticizes his latest book.
(c) She acknowledges his profession and leaves it at that.
(d) She gushes about his books.

5. What does Bendrix agree to do to help Henry?
(a) Visit a lawyer.
(b) Follow Sarah.
(c) Talk with Sarah.
(d) Visit a private investigator.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bendrix reply to Parkis' request for comments on the letter found in Sarah's waste basket?

2. What does Sarah confess to Bendrix while they are eating sandwiches in her living room?

3. What happens when Sarah walks Bendrix to the door?

4. Who does Mr. Savage say will be the most help to his investigator?

5. Why does Bendrix say it was strange to see Henry on the Common that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two times Sarah believes God gave Maurice back to her?

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

3. Why does Bendrix fear Henry will discover his affair with Sarah when the two make love in her living room?

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

5. What ironic fact does Sarah's mother reveal to Bendrix as they having dinner? Why is this ironic?

6. What does Bendrix find written inside of one of Sarah's children's books?

7. Why does Sarah vow to take what God loves most in her from Him?

8. What is disturbing to Sarah about the dream she has?

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

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

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