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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bendrix lash out at after reading Parkis' letter?
(a) Father Compton.
(b) Henry.
(c) Lance.
(d) Parkis.

2. What book does Bendrix find in Sarah's collection that was one of his personal favorites?
(a) The Children of the New Forest.
(b) Andrew Laing's fairy book.
(c) Last Expedition by Captain Scott.
(d) The Poetry of Thomas Hood.

3. What does Smythe first tell Bendrix cured him of his skin ailment?
(a) Urticaria.
(b) Sarah's kiss.
(c) An operation.
(d) Electricity.

4. Why does Sarah decide to visit Richard Smythe?
(a) To begin an affair with him.
(b) To convert him to Christianity.
(c) To see if he can convince her that her promise to God can be broken.
(d) To inquire about the spots on his face.

5. Why does Sarah go walking on the Common?
(a) To try and forget Bendrix.
(b) In hopes of running into Bendrix.
(c) To hear the speakers.
(d) To meet up with Richard Smythe.

6. What example does Bendrix use to try and convince Henry God is fictional?
(a) A three legged man with fish scales.
(b) A four legged man with fish scales.
(c) Sarah's cremation.
(d) Aristotle.

7. What does Sarah promise to do if Bendrix answers the phone when she calls from Bigwell-on-Sea?
(a) Devote herself to Henry.
(b) Devote herself to God.
(c) Return home to Bendrix.
(d) Never see Bendrix again.

8. What was the turning point for Sarah's illness?
(a) Going out in the rain to avoid Bendrix.
(b) The cocktail party Parkis attended.
(c) Spending the night with Bendrix.
(d) Bendrix telling Henry about her affair.

9. How does Smythe characterize Biblical stories?
(a) As exaggerated events.
(b) As fictionalized events.
(c) As fables.
(d) As truth.

10. In Parkis' opinion, how do judges view private investigators?
(a) Neutrally.
(b) Negatively.
(c) Positively.
(d) Indifferently.

11. What reason does Sylvia give for her knowledge of the grounds at Golders Green?
(a) Her mother was cremated there recently.
(b) She grew up near there.
(c) Her father was cremated there two years earlier.
(d) Her father worked at the crematorium.

12. Why is Bendrix late for Sarah's funeral?
(a) He meets with a journalist who is writing an article about him.
(b) He intentionally leaves late to avoid the service.
(c) He is having an affair with another woman.
(d) He cannot bear to see Henry.

13. Why does Sarah agree to continue to visit Richard Smythe?
(a) She feels sorry for him.
(b) She is attracted to him.
(c) She has nothing else to do.
(d) She wants to believe what he believes.

14. Why does Sarah go out walking in the rain?
(a) She is anxious waiting for Henry to come home.
(b) She wants to go to church to pray.
(c) She can't stand being in the house.
(d) She is looking for Bendrix.

15. Which of the following does NOT happen to Sarah while she is out walking late at night?
(a) She remembers her last night with Bendrix.
(b) She becomes soaked with rain.
(c) She runs into Bendrix.
(d) She begins to feel love for God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Henry first give Bendrix for stopping by his apartment?

2. What topic does Waterbury want Bendrix's opinion on for his article?

3. Who does Sarah resolve to begin a romantic relationship with?

4. Why does Sarah not want to leave her home the night Bendrix calls?

5. What does Sarah say she would rather be than Lady Miles?

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