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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the man with the small boy when Bendrix begins staring at him?
(a) His son spills his drink.
(b) He turns away.
(c) He spills his beer.
(d) He becomes flustered.

2. What concern does Henry have about Sarah that he shares with Bendrix?
(a) Henry believes Sarah is stealing money from him.
(b) Henry believes Sarah is having an affair.
(c) Henry believes Sarah may leave him.
(d) Henry believes Sarah is very ill.

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

4. What disturbs Henry about Sarah's treatment of Bendrix when he visits while Henry is sick?
(a) He is upset that Sarah does not bring Bendrix into his room to visit him.
(b) He thinks Sarah is too friendly towards Bendrix.
(c) He wishes she served him the good claret with lunch.
(d) He is suspicious that they are having an affair.

5. How does Henry react when Bendrix tells him he contacted Savage?
(a) He is sullen.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is curious.
(d) He is outraged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of his novel, 'The Ambitious Host', does Henry say Bendrix "got all wrong"?

2. Who was responsible for facilitating Bendrix and Sarah's first night of intimacy (in Bendrix's opinion)?

3. Why does Bendrix say it was strange to see Henry on the Common that night?

4. What does Bendrix agree to do to help Henry?

5. Where does Bendrix follow Sarah to when she leaves her house?

(see the answer key)

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