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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. While eating lunch what does Sarah tell Bendrix she is concerned about?

2. What does Parkis suggest Bendrix pose as when he visits Mr. Smythe?

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

4. What do Sarah and Bendrix do while Henry has his lunch tray in bed?

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

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

3. What upsets Bendrix about the photo of Sarah he has on his desk?

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

5. What exchange do Parkis and Henry have after Sarah's death?

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

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

8. Why doesn't Sarah want to give up drinking as she gave up Bendrix?

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

10. Who does Bendrix notice attended Sarah's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sarah's character has been described as a modern day saint. Write an essay:

1) agreeing or disagreeing with this characterization

2) proving your position through details from the novel.

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

Select the most sympathetic and least sympathetic characters in the novel. Write an essay:

1) describing why you think each is sympathetic/not sympathetic

2) defend your position using details from the novel

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