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

2. Why is Parkis intent on Bendrix returning the letter from Sarah that he got from her maid?
(a) He wants to review the letter himself.
(b) He thinks it could be used as evidence in a divorce trial (should there ever be one).
(c) Parkis has become strangely attracted to Sarah.
(d) Mr. Savage requires him to keep all items collected from subjects of observation.

3. What does Miss Smythe offer Lance to help settle his stomach?
(a) Orange-squash.
(b) Vanilla ice.
(c) Water.
(d) Cola.

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

5. What does Bendrix see in the newspaper that sparks his desire for Sarah?
(a) A picture of Henry and her at a movie premiere.
(b) A picture of Sarah alone at a movie premiere.
(c) An article about Henry's job promotion.
(d) An article about adultery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mr. Savage say will be the most help to his investigator?

3. Why does Miss Smythe insist Bendrix wait until her brother arrives home?

4. What happens when Sarah walks Bendrix to the door?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the nurse say Sarah requested before she died? How does Henry react?

2. Why does Sarah vow to take what God loves most in her from Him?

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

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

5. Why is Henry shocked when Bendrix's friend tells him he "has been following the reports"?

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

7. Why doesn't Sarah rescue Bendrix when the door of his apartment building falls on him?

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

9. What is the Cophetua complex? What does it have to do with Bendrix and Sarah?

10. What ironic fact does Sarah's mother reveal to Bendrix as they having dinner? Why is this ironic?

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