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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of this chapter, who is at Henry's house when Bendrix arrives?

3. Why does Henry call Bendrix one morning?

4. What topic does Waterbury want Bendrix's opinion on for his article?

5. What aspect of his novel, 'The Ambitious Host', does Henry say Bendrix "got all wrong"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The End of the Affair is a primarily first person narrative written from the point of view of Bendrix. Discuss how this fact influences the story? What biases does Bendrix bring to the story? How would the novel be different if another character was telling the 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

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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