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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. Why is Bendrix unable to return Sarah's phone call?
(a) He is embarrassed at hiring Mr. Savage.
(b) She has changed her phone number.
(c) She will not accept his call.
(d) His landlady will not let him use the phone.

2. What does Parkis give Bendrix as a memento?
(a) An ashtray.
(b) A book of matches.
(c) Sarah's diary.
(d) A handshake.

3. What religion does Richard Smythe preach?
(a) Nonconformism.
(b) None. He is a rational atheist.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Christianity.

4. Who is Parkis' son named after?
(a) Sir Lancelot.
(b) Galahad.
(c) King Arthur.
(d) Parkis.

5. What role does Bendrix say Henry had in his affair with Sarah?
(a) Henry's friendship with Bendrix allowed him access to Sarah.
(b) Henry's busy work schedule gave Sarah too much free time.
(c) Henry served as a pimp by ignoring and refusing to attend to Sarah's needs.
(d) Henry's cruelty towards Sarah drove her into Bendrix's arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. This chapter is primarily a.....

2. According to Henry, how does Sarah now feel about Bendrix?

3. According to Sarah's maid, why doesn't Sarah contact Bendrix after the night when the V1 hits his apartment building?

4. Why does Bendrix go to the basement alone when the V1 strikes near his apartment?

5. Why do Sarah and Bendrix choose the Bristol hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is unusual about Richard Smythe's appearance?

4. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

5. Compare and contrast Henry's study and Sarah's living room

6. What does Sarah realize when she prays to God to save Bendrix?

7. What is the Cophetua complex? What does it have to do with Bendrix and Sarah?

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

9. What does Sarah not realize about Henry's crying?

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

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