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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 Bendrix think has happened when he and Sarah first hear the air-raid sirens?
2. What concern does Henry have about Sarah that he shares with Bendrix?
3. Who does Bendrix believe Mr. Smythe to be?
4. Who was responsible for writing the report Parkis gives to Bendrix?
5. Why is Sarah unable to see Bendrix when Henry has a cold?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Bendrix do after reading the letter Parkis got from Sarah's garbage can to prove to himself he is no longer in love with her? Is he successful?
2. What promise does Sarah make to God if He will return Bendrix to life?
3. Why doesn't Sarah rescue Bendrix when the door of his apartment building falls on him?
4. How does Henry react when he finds Sarah and Bendrix in the living room after coming home late one evening?
5. What does Parkis say prevents private investigators from becoming famous?
6. How does Father Crompton act towards Bendrix?
7. What does Waterbury see as the significance of Bendrix going to a funeral at Golders Green?
8. How does the author foreshadow Sarah's death in this chapter?
9. How does Richard Smythe react when Bendrix mentions Sarah's name?
10. Why doesn't Sarah want to give up drinking as she gave up Bendrix?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sarah's journal offers unique insight into a character (Sarah) other than the narrator (Bendrix). Discuss how the author's decision to include another narrator influences the story. How is the story different because of Sarah's journal? What is the significance of the fact that Sarah did not intend for Bendrix to read her journal? How would the novel be different if Sarah told the entire story? Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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