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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bendrix encourage Henry to do with Parkis' reports?
(a) Confront Sarah with them.
(b) Save them in case he decides to divorce Sarah.
(c) Burn them.
(d) Read them to discover Sarah's affair.

2. How does Sarah expect Bendrix to react when she arrives late to meet him one afternoon?
(a) She expects him to be angry.
(b) She expects he would not have waited for her.
(c) She expects he will be disappointed.
(d) She expects him to be understanding.

3. What does Sarah think has happened to Bendrix when she first sees him after the bomb strikes?
(a) She believes he has lost several teeth.
(b) She believes he has decided to leave her.
(c) She believes he is dead.
(d) She believes he will be severely disfigured.

4. What strikes Bendrix when the bomb hits his apartment building?
(a) The front door.
(b) Glass from the windows.
(c) The staircase.
(d) His apartment door.

5. What flavor of ice does Lance spill on his suit while he is with Bendrix?
(a) Vanilla.
(b) Orange.
(c) Strawberry.
(d) Blueberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Parkis ask Bendrix to write to Mr. Savage?

2. Why does Bendrix think Henry asks him to dine at his club instead of Bendrix's?

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

4. What does Bendrix see in the newspaper that sparks his desire for Sarah?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What upsets Bendrix about the photo of Sarah he has on his desk?

2. Why is Bendrix desperate for Parkis to leave once he has Sarah's diary?

3. Who is likely the "You" in Sarah's first entry? Why is this likely?

4. What does Bendrix do to try and detract Henry's attention from his liaison with Sarah in the living room?

5. What does Parkis say prevents private investigators from becoming famous?

6. Describe Mr. Savage

7. Why does Smythe end up calling Bendrix after seeing him?

8. What promise does Sarah make to God if He will return Bendrix to life?

9. What are the two times Sarah believes God gave Maurice back to her?

10. Summarize Parkis' letter to Bendrix

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