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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. Who does Sarah ask for peace to come to in the first diary entry Bendrix reads?

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

3. Why do Sarah and Bendrix choose the Bristol hotel?

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

5. What does Bendrix agree to do to help Henry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Richard Smythe react when Bendrix mentions Sarah's name?

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

4. How does Henry react when he finds Sarah and Bendrix in the living room after coming home late one evening?

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

6. What is disturbing to Sarah about the dream she has?

7. Why does Bendrix fear Henry will discover his affair with Sarah when the two make love in her living room?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bendrix and Sarah's memories of events from their affair are often different. Select two of the scenes that both describe and compare and contrast them. How are they different depending on the narrator? How are they the same? What does this say about a person's memory (especially of an emotionally charged situation)?

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the themes The End of the Affair explores is the power of love. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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