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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following situations involving the investigator is Bendrix NOT concerned about?
(a) The investigator will pity him.
(b) Henry paying for the investigation.
(c) His landlady answering the investigator's phone calls.
(d) The investigator dirtying his writing paper.

2. What role does Bendrix say Henry had in his affair with Sarah?
(a) Henry's cruelty towards Sarah drove her into Bendrix's arms.
(b) Henry served as a pimp by ignoring and refusing to attend to Sarah's needs.
(c) Henry's busy work schedule gave Sarah too much free time.
(d) Henry's friendship with Bendrix allowed him access to Sarah.

3. How did Bendrix originally meet Sarah?
(a) He met her in a bar.
(b) He met her at a party.
(c) He was researching Henry's profession for a book.
(d) He was researching the life of a Minister's wife.

4. What does Parkis tell Bendrix the Miles' maid was unable to collect for him?
(a) Sarah's diary.
(b) Mail sent to Sarah.
(c) Sarah's date book.
(d) Letters from Sarah.

5. When does this chapter take place?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1946.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scene from the movie adaptation of his novel does Bendrix say moves him?

2. Who does Bendrix believe Mr. Smythe to be?

3. Why does Bendrix want to take Parkis' son with him when he visits Smythe?

4. Why does Bendrix rush out of his club at the start of this chapter?

5. Where does Parkis say Sarah went after having lunch with Bendrix?

(see the answer key)

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