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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sarah do with the letter Bendrix sends to her after she leaves him?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Smythe end up calling Bendrix after seeing him?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Bendrix do to try and detract Henry's attention from his liaison with Sarah in the living room?

8. What does Parkis say prevents private investigators from becoming famous?

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

10. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is faith (in God and other human beings). Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Marriage plays an interesting role in this novel. Write an essay:

1) describing the ways marriage is portrayed in the novel

2) examining the significance of marriage in the plot and character development

3) arguing what you believe the author is trying to say about marriage through the novel.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is the power of love. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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