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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Sarah kiss while touring the shelters at Bigwell-on-Sea?
2. What does Sarah promise to do if Bendrix answers the phone when she calls from Bigwell-on-Sea?
3. Why does Sarah write a letter to Henry?
4. Why does lunching at Peter Jones give Sarah "a sense of peace"?
5. What reason does Henry give Sarah for never having had an extra-marital affair?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on his development and:
1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Bendrix
2) discuss the impact of this character on Bendrix's life and personality
3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Bendrix than others?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
The inscription at the beginning of the novel is a quote by Leon Bloy which reads "Man has places in his heart which do not yet exist, and into them enters suffering in order that they may have existence."
Discuss the significance of this quote in reference to the novel. How does it fit (or not fit) the novel? Why do you think Graham Greene chose this quote?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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