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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 Sarah do with the letter Bendrix sends to her after she leaves him?
(a) She opens it and reads it.
(b) She tears it up.
(c) She gives it to Henry.
(d) She burns it.

2. Why does Bendrix say it was strange to see Henry on the Common that night?
(a) Henry lives miles away from the Common.
(b) It is raining and he has no umbrella.
(c) It is raining and Henry had always liked to be comfortable.
(d) Bendrix had not seen Henry in years.

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

4. What happens when Sarah walks Bendrix to the door?
(a) They kiss and she tells him she will call him tomorrow.
(b) They get into an argument.
(c) He vows to call her the next day.
(d) They kiss.

5. How many words does Bendrix vow to write each day?
(a) 500.
(b) 83,764.
(c) 1000.
(d) 750.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Parkis tell Bendrix the Miles' maid was unable to collect for him?

2. Who was responsible for writing the report Parkis gives to Bendrix?

3. What does Sarah see that alerts her that Bendrix is caught under the door after the bombing?

4. What does Bendrix say is the only thing Henry really wants from Sarah?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Father Crompton's opinion of Sarah?

3. How does Sylvia indicate her attraction to Bendrix?

4. What does Sarah say Henry's "sleep smile" seems to indicate?

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

6. Why doesn't Sarah leave Henry as she planned?

7. Why does Sarah become upset with herself for referring to God as "dear"?

8. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

9. How does Henry react when he finds Sarah and Bendrix in the living room after coming home late one evening?

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

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