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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Father Compton believe Sarah should have a Catholic burial?

3. What prevents Sarah from kissing Bendrix after their lunch at Rules?

4. What about Richard Smythe does Sarah find beautiful?

5. Why does Parkis visit Henry after Sarah's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry and Bendrix's relationship at the end of the novel can be seen as a kind of modern marriage. 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

In The End of the Affair, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select one of the following minor characters to analyze: Parkis, Richard Smythe, Mrs. Bertram or Father Crompton. Discuss:

1) The personality (character traits) of this character

2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story

3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?

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