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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry say he would not want to be transferred to the Ministry of Information?

2. Why is Henry disappointed when Sarah does not know what an O.B.E is?

3. What does Sarah say she would rather be than Lady Miles?

4. What reason does Smythe give for belief in resurrection?

5. What does Father Crompton promise to do for Sarah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout The End of the Affair, Graham Greene juxtaposes scenes from the past with the narrator's present life. Select one of the chapters where he does this and:

1) Describe the past and present scenes presented in the chapter

2) Discuss the relationship between the two scenes. What do the two scenes have to do with each other? Why does Greene choose to place these two scenes from different time periods within the same chapter?

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 transformation or metamorphosis. 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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