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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 happens when Sarah walks Bendrix to the door?

2. Why is Bendrix excused from military service during the war?

3. What does Parkis give Bendrix as a memento?

4. Who does Sarah notice for the first time while waiting on the Common for Bendrix?

5. Where does Bendrix take Sarah on their first "date"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Richard Smythe "explain away love"?

2. What does Richard Smythe take from Sarah's death bed? How does Bendrix react?

3. Summarize Parkis' letter to Bendrix

4. How does Father Crompton act towards Bendrix?

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

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

7. What argument against Christianity does Smythe while speaking on the Commons?

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

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

10. What does Bendrix tell Father Crompton he hates?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on his development and:

1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Bendrix

2) discuss the impact of this character on Bendrix's life and personality

3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Bendrix than others?

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The influence of men on Sarah's development is a recurring topic in The End of the Affair. Select two of the following men and discuss the relationship between him and Sarah. Focus your discussion on the ways the the man does or does not influence her development in a positive way. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

1) Bendrix

2) Henry

3) Richard Smythe

4) Father Crompton

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