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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 tell Miss Smythe his name is?
(a) Arthur James.
(b) Bendrix.
(c) Miles.
(d) Bridges.

2. Why is Sarah unable to see Bendrix when Henry has a cold?
(a) She must take care of him.
(b) She must be at home to answer the phone.
(c) Henry might become suspicious.
(d) She is concerned Henry will become sicker.

3. What religion does Richard Smythe preach?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) None. He is a rational atheist.
(c) Nonconformism.
(d) Christianity.

4. What does Sarah promise God she will do if He spares Bendrix's life?
(a) She will divorce Henry.
(b) She will devote her life to Christianity.
(c) She will go to church.
(d) She will leave him (Bendrix).

5. Who does Bendrix believe Mr. Smythe to be?
(a) A colleague of Henry's.
(b) A Catholic priest.
(c) Sarah's spiritual advisor.
(d) Sarah's lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Parkis tell Bendrix the Miles' maid was unable to collect for him?

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

3. Why does Bendrix turn to the end of Sarah's diary first?

4. What flavor of ice does Lance spill on his suit while he is with Bendrix?

5. What does Parkis suggest Bendrix pose as when he visits Mr. Smythe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bendrix reminded "this is what hope feels like" after talking with Sarah on the phone?

2. Why does Bendrix decide to invite Henry to lunch?

3. What does Sarah not realize about Henry's crying?

4. What exchange do Parkis and Henry have after Sarah's death?

5. Why is Bendrix not concerned when his first intimate encounter with Sarah is not momentous?

6. What memory does the recital program Bendrix finds in one of Sarah's books bring back?

7. What does Waterbury see as the significance of Bendrix going to a funeral at Golders Green?

8. What role does Parkis' son play in his investigation?

9. How does Richard Smythe "explain away love"?

10. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

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