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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What reason does Smythe give for belief in resurrection?
2. For what reason does Bendrix discover that Sarah was given a collection of poetry in grade school?
3. Why does Father Compton believe Sarah should have a Catholic burial?
4. What does Sarah buy that embarrasses her?
5. What does Father Crompton promise to do for Sarah?
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
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 3
Sarah's journal offers unique insight into a character (Sarah) other than the narrator (Bendrix). Discuss how the author's decision to include another narrator influences the story. How is the story different because of Sarah's journal? What is the significance of the fact that Sarah did not intend for Bendrix to read her journal? How would the novel be different if Sarah told the entire story? Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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