The End of the Affair Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The End of the Affair Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bendrix characterize information that Sarah was baptized a Catholic?

2. What event does Bendrix take as proof Sarah would have wanted to be cremated?

3. Who had Sarah told Bendrix took the picture of her he has on his desk?

4. Who does Henry invite to dinner that makes Bendrix uncomfortable?

5. How does Smythe characterize Biblical stories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The End of the Affair is a primarily first person narrative written from the point of view of Bendrix. Discuss how this fact influences the story? What biases does Bendrix bring to the story? How would the novel be different if another character was telling the story? 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 transformation or metamorphosis. 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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