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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. What does Sarah see that alerts her that Bendrix is caught under the door after the bombing?

2. What does Bendrix think has happened when he and Sarah first hear the air-raid sirens?

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

4. How many words does Bendrix vow to write each day?

5. What do Sarah and Bendrix do while Henry has his lunch tray in bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Bendrix, why did Sarah end their affair?

2. Describe the Bolton case Parkis refers to

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

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

5. Why does Sarah become upset with herself for referring to God as "dear"?

6. How does Father Crompton act towards Bendrix?

7. Why doesn't Sarah want to give up drinking as she gave up Bendrix?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is the morality (or immorality) of adultery. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is faith (in God and other human beings). Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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

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