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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signals Sarah and Bendrix that Henry has returned home?
(a) The front door opening.
(b) His coat hanging by the front door.
(c) His presence in the living room.
(d) A squeak on the stairs.

2. Why is Sarah unable to see Bendrix when Henry has a cold?
(a) She must be at home to answer the phone.
(b) She is concerned Henry will become sicker.
(c) Henry might become suspicious.
(d) She must take care of him.

3. What was the purpose of Sarah's phone call to Bendrix?
(a) She wanted to talk with him about their affair.
(b) She wanted to invite him to lunch.
(c) She wanted to talk about Henry.
(d) She wanted to ask him why he and Henry were talking about her.

4. What scene from the movie adaptation of his novel does Bendrix say moves him?
(a) The couple's dialogue.
(b) The couple in the cheap restaurant.
(c) The couple beginning their affair.
(d) The couple holding hands innocently.

5. What does Bendrix agree to do to help Henry?
(a) Visit a lawyer.
(b) Follow Sarah.
(c) Visit a private investigator.
(d) Talk with Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Henry surprised when Bendrix tells him he must return home after refusing a drink?

2. In Bendrix's opinion, what is jealousy connected to?

3. What happens to the man with the small boy when Bendrix begins staring at him?

4. What disturbs Henry about Sarah's treatment of Bendrix when he visits while Henry is sick?

5. What was the first thing Bendrix noticed about Sarah at the party where they met?

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