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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Bendrix break his date with Sylvia?
2. Why does Sarah write a letter to Henry?
3. Why does Sarah go walking on the Common?
4. Who does Sarah follow to the Pontefract Arms?
5. What distinction will a K.B.E. give Sarah and Henry?
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
Bendrix's character has been described as selfish and paranoid. 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
One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is the morality (or immorality) of adultery. 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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