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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at Sarah's house when she returns from her walk?

2. What favor does Henry ask of Bendrix?

3. What does Smythe first tell Bendrix cured him of his skin ailment?

4. What reason does Henry first give Bendrix for stopping by his apartment?

5. Why does Sarah agree to continue to visit Richard Smythe?

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 trust. 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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