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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. In Sarah's dream, what does she hear instead of Bendrix's voice?

2. What does Bendrix say always helped him regain trust in Sarah?

3. This chapter is primarily a.....

4. Why is Bendrix focused on his newspaper when Sarah arrives at lunch?

5. According to Henry, how does Sarah now feel about Bendrix?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Parkis' letter to Bendrix

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

3. What does Sarah realize when she prays to God to save Bendrix?

4. What does Richard Smythe take from Sarah's death bed? How does Bendrix react?

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

6. How does the author foreshadow Sarah's death in this chapter?

7. What happens to Bendrix after Sarah breaks off their affair?

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

9. How does Bendrix change his work routine in preparation for running away with Sarah?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marriage plays an interesting role in this novel. Write an essay:

1) describing the ways marriage is portrayed in the novel

2) examining the significance of marriage in the plot and character development

3) arguing what you believe the author is trying to say about marriage through the novel.

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 trust. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on his development and:

1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Bendrix

2) discuss the impact of this character on Bendrix's life and personality

3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Bendrix than others?

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

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