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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Parkis been when Bendrix and Lance went to the Smythes' apartment?

2. What is Bendrix surprised to learn from reading Sarah's diary?

3. What does Parkis give Bendrix as a memento?

4. Who was responsible for writing the report Parkis gives to Bendrix?

5. Which of the following situations involving the investigator is Bendrix NOT concerned about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting of this chapter.

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

3. Who does Bendrix notice attended Sarah's funeral?

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

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

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

7. Describe Bendrix's proposal to Sarah (while they are in the church)

8. What role does the topic of the body play in this chapter?

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

10. Describe Mr. Savage

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bendrix's character has been described as selfish and paranoid. Write an essay:

1) agreeing or disagreeing with this characterization

2) proving your position through details from the novel.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The influence of men on Sarah's development is a recurring topic in The End of the Affair. Select two of the following men and discuss the relationship between him and Sarah. Focus your discussion on the ways the the man does or does not influence her development in a positive way. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

1) Bendrix

2) Henry

3) Richard Smythe

4) Father Crompton

Essay Topic 3

Henry and Bendrix's relationship at the end of the novel can be seen as a kind of modern marriage. Write an essay:

1) agreeing or disagreeing with this characterization

2) proving your position through details from the novel.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

(see the answer keys)

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