1. What does Maurice Bendrix claim the story primarily records?
Choices
A) A record of hate
B) A journey of love
C) A record of betrayal
D) A record of friendship
Answer: (A)
A record of hate
Bendrix emphasizes that the story focuses more on hate than love.
2. How does Henry Miles feel about seeing Bendrix?
Choices
A) Angry and resentful
B) Excited and enthusiastic
C) Cold and distant
D) Indifferent and bored
Answer: (B)
Excited and enthusiastic
Henry expresses enthusiasm and is glad to see Bendrix.
3. What does Bendrix hope to learn about Sarah’s condition?
Choices
A) That she is planning a trip
B) That she is unhappy and sick
C) That she is in good health
D) That she is reading his book
Answer: (B)
That she is unhappy and sick
Bendrix believes that knowing of Sarah’s suffering would lessen his own pain.
4. Why does Bendrix initially invite Henry to lunch in 1939?
Choices
A) To confront Henry about his work
B) To apologize for a past incident
C) To gather material for his novel
D) To discuss his relationship with Sarah
Answer: (C)
To gather material for his novel
Bendrix wanted to ask Sarah questions about Henry for his book.
5. What item does Henry show Bendrix that suggests his suspicion of Sarah?
Choices
A) A letter with a detective’s address
B) A diary entry from Sarah
C) A gift from Sarah
D) A newspaper article
Answer: (A)
A letter with a detective’s address
Henry reveals a letter recommending a private detective for Sarah.
6. How does Bendrix’s interaction with Sarah change throughout the story?
Choices
A) He avoids any mention of her emotional state
B) He grows closer and affectionate towards her
C) He intentionally provokes her through teasing
D) He starts to hate her for her loyalty
Answer: (C)
He intentionally provokes her through teasing
Bendrix teases Sarah about Henry to provoke her reaction.
7. What does Bendrix do when he sees Henry standing in the rain?
Choices
A) Offers him shelter from the rain
B) Greets him despite his dislike
C) Confronts him about Sarah
D) Ignores him and walks away
Answer: (B)
Greets him despite his dislike
Despite his hatred for Henry, Bendrix greets him.
8. What is Bendrix’s perception of his past friendship with Sarah?
Choices
A) He feels it was purely for personal gain
B) He cherishes it without any regrets
C) He sees it as a source of conflict
D) He views it as completely joyful
Answer: (C)
He sees it as a source of conflict
Bendrix’s interactions with Sarah often led to emotional conflict.
9. What does Henry imply by asking Bendrix to his house?
Choices
A) He wants to share a secret about Sarah
B) He desires a more intimate setting to talk
C) He wishes to offer Bendrix advice
D) He hopes to resolve their past arguments
Answer: (B)
He desires a more intimate setting to talk
Henry invites Bendrix to his house for a quieter conversation.
10. What is Henry’s reaction to Bendrix’s inquiry about Sarah’s health?
Choices
A) He admits she is gravely ill
B) He acknowledges concerns without certainty
C) He suggests she is perfectly fine
D) He avoids answering directly
Answer: (B)
He acknowledges concerns without certainty
Henry expresses worry but does not believe Sarah is ill.
11. What significant information does Mr. Parkis uncover regarding Sarah’s beliefs?
Choices
A) Sarah was secretly an atheist.
B) Sarah was always a devout Catholic.
C) Sarah promised to God and began to believe in Him.
D) Sarah was indifferent about her marriage.
Answer: (C)
Sarah promised to God and began to believe in Him.
Mr. Parkis discovers that Sarah had a promise to God, which changed her perception of faith.
12. What action does Bendrix take after reading Sarah’s diary?
Choices
A) He vows never to see Sarah again.
B) He decides to forgive Sarah for her infidelity.
C) He begins to believe in God.
D) He writes a letter to Henry.
Answer: (C)
He begins to believe in God.
Reading the diary leads Bendrix to confront his feelings and question his atheism.
13. Why does Sarah refuse to run away with Bendrix?
Choices
A) She is afraid of Bendrix’s reaction.
B) She is committed to her newfound faith.
C) She feels guilty about her marriage.
D) She has lost her feelings for him.
Answer: (B)
She is committed to her newfound faith.
Sarah’s belief in God and her marital obligations prevent her from leaving with Bendrix.
14. What triggers Bendrix’s anger towards God?
Choices
A) Sarah’s marriage to Henry.
B) Sarah’s declining health.
C) The impact of the war on London.
D) God’s interference in his love life.
Answer: (D)
God’s interference in his love life.
Bendrix’s anger is fueled by the belief that God has kept him and Sarah apart.
15. During which historical event does the end of Bendrix and Sarah’s affair occur?
Choices
A) The end of World War I.
B) The dropping of the atomic bomb.
C) An air raid in June 1944.
D) The Blitz.
Answer: (C)
An air raid in June 1944.
The affair comes to a close amid the chaotic backdrop of an air raid in London.
16. What does Bendrix discover about Sarah after her death?
Choices
A) She had been baptized as a child.
B) She planned to leave Henry.
C) She was in love with another man.
D) She was an outspoken atheist.
Answer: (A)
She had been baptized as a child.
Mrs. Bertram reveals that Sarah was secretly baptized, complicating her perceived atheism.
17. How does Bendrix’s view of God change throughout the story?
Choices
A) He becomes a staunch atheist.
B) He accepts God’s existence due to personal suffering.
C) He renounces all faith completely.
D) He converts to Catholicism.
Answer: (B)
He accepts God’s existence due to personal suffering.
Bendrix grapples with his beliefs and ultimately acknowledges that God is real.
18. What role does Father Crompton play in the story?
Choices
A) He reveals Sarah’s interest in Catholicism.
B) He supports Bendrix’s views on love.
C) He performs Sarah’s funeral rites.
D) He counsels Sarah about her faith.
Answer: (A)
He reveals Sarah’s interest in Catholicism.
Father Crompton informs Bendrix about Sarah’s explorations into Catholicism.
19. What does Sarah hope Richard Smythe can do for her?
Choices
A) Rekindle her affair with Bendrix.
B) Support her marriage with Henry.
C) Convince her to abandon her faith.
D) Help her understand her feelings for God.
Answer: (C)
Convince her to abandon her faith.
Sarah seeks Smythe’s influence to break her vow and rejoin Bendrix.
20. What literary period does The End of the Affair belong to?
Choices
A) Romanticism
B) Victorian Literature
C) Postmodernism
D) Late Modernism
Answer: (D)
Late Modernism
The novel is classified within the Late Modernism literary period.
21. What reason does Bendrix give for the end of his affair with Sarah?
Choices
A) Their love simply reached its conclusion.
B) Bendrix became uninterested in their relationship.
C) Sarah fell in love with someone else.
D) They grew apart over time.
Answer: (A)
Their love simply reached its conclusion.
Bendrix felt that their love had naturally come to an end.
22. What does Mr.Savage suggest about jealousy in relation to love?
Choices
A) Jealousy should be avoided.
B) Jealousy is a sign of insecurity.
C) Jealousy is a sign of true love.
D) Jealousy is harmful to relationships.
Answer: (C)
Jealousy is a sign of true love.
Mr.Savage believes that jealousy indicates genuine love.
23. How does Bendrix’s emotional state change after reading the love letter from Sarah?
Choices
A) He feels relieved that they are no longer together.
B) He becomes indifferent to Sarah.
C) He experiences an upward surge of happiness.
D) He spirals into jealousy.
Answer: (D)
He spirals into jealousy.
The letter triggers a strong feeling of jealousy in Bendrix.
24. During their lunch, what does Sarah express concern about regarding Henry?
Choices
A) Henry’s investment in Bendrix’s life.
B) Henry’s relationship with their children.
C) Henry’s health and his loneliness.
D) Henry’s impending career changes.
Answer: (C)
Henry’s health and his loneliness.
Sarah worries that Henry feels lonely despite her presence.
25. What significant event coincides with the ending of Bendrix and Sarah’s affair?
Choices
A) Their marriage ceremony.
B) The birth of Henry’s child.
C) The first night of the V1 bombings.
D) The end of World War II.
Answer: (C)
The first night of the V1 bombings.
Their affair’s conclusion aligns with the start of the air raid sirens.
26. How does Bendrix initially react to Mr.Parkis’ report about Sarah’s activities?
Choices
A) He is indifferent to the information.
B) He dismisses the report as unreliable.
C) He feels an overwhelming sense of jealousy.
D) He decides to confront Sarah immediately.
Answer: (C)
He feels an overwhelming sense of jealousy.
The reports evoke a deep feeling of jealousy within Bendrix.
27. Why is Mr.Parkis worried after following Bendrix and Sarah during lunch?
Choices
A) He is embarrassed by not recognizing Bendrix.
B) He believes he violated their privacy.
C) He thinks Sarah might report him.
D) He fears losing his job.
Answer: (A)
He is embarrassed by not recognizing Bendrix.
Mr.Parkis feels humiliated for not knowing that Bendrix was involved.
28. What realization does Bendrix have when Sarah mentions the squeaky stair?
Choices
A) It makes him question his relationship with her.
B) He feels secure in their relationship.
C) It indicates he should leave the affair.
D) It suggests Sarah has been unfaithful before.
Answer: (D)
It suggests Sarah has been unfaithful before.
The mention alerts Bendrix to the possibility of Sarah’s past affairs.
29. What gesture does Sarah propose to Bendrix regarding their communication?
Choices
A) That they should write letters to each other.
B) That they should meet more frequently.
C) That they should end all communication.
D) That she should call him instead of him calling her.
Answer: (D)
That she should call him instead of him calling her.
Sarah suggests that it might be better if she initiates contact.
30. What shocking discovery does Bendrix make regarding Sarah’s love letter?
Choices
A) It was never delivered.
B) The recipient of her love is unclear.
C) It is meant for Henry.
D) It has another man’s name on it.
Answer: (B)
The recipient of her love is unclear.
The letter expresses desire but does not clarify who the love is directed towards.
31. What event leads to the end of Bendrix and Sarah’s affair?
Choices
A) A misunderstanding between them
B) Sarah deciding to move away
C) Bendrix being knocked unconscious during an air raid
D) Bendrix revealing his feelings to Henry
Answer: (C)
Bendrix being knocked unconscious during an air raid
Bendrix’s unconsciousness due to the air raid is the pivotal moment that leads to the end of the affair.
32. What does Sarah promise God in exchange for Bendrix’s life?
Choices
A) To marry Henry instead
B) To help Bendrix with his faith
C) To never see Bendrix again
D) To confess her affair publicly
Answer: (C)
To never see Bendrix again
Sarah promises to end her relationship with Bendrix if he is allowed to live.
33. What is Bendrix’s reaction after finding out Sarah still loves him?
Choices
A) He writes her a love letter
B) He decides to accept her decision
C) He hires a lawyer to pursue custody of her
D) He confronts Sarah aggressively
Answer: (D)
He confronts Sarah aggressively
Bendrix’s jealousy drives him to confront Sarah after learning about her love for him.
34. How does Sarah’s decision to run away from Bendrix affect her health?
Choices
A) It causes her to become bedridden
B) It exacerbates her cold and leads to her death
C) It has no impact on her health
D) It improves her overall well-being
Answer: (B)
It exacerbates her cold and leads to her death
The stress of running away in the rain worsens Sarah’s cold and ultimately leads to her demise.
35. After Sarah’s death, how does Bendrix’s view on God change?
Choices
A) He becomes indifferent to religious matters
B) He begins to believe in God but with resentment
C) He remains a staunch atheist
D) He becomes a devout follower
Answer: (B)
He begins to believe in God but with resentment
Bendrix develops a belief in God but is filled with hatred for Him concerning Sarah’s death.
36. What action does Bendrix take after learning about Sarah’s journal?
Choices
A) He decides to forget her
B) He plans to confront his feelings directly
C) He seeks closure through a detective
D) He warns Henry about her
Answer: (B)
He plans to confront his feelings directly
Bendrix resolves to confront Sarah after discovering her enduring feelings for him.
37. Which character does Bendrix move in with after Sarah’s death?
Choices
A) A private detective
B) A mutual friend
C) Sarah’s family
D) Henry
Answer: (D)
Henry
Bendrix moves in with Henry following Sarah’s passing, indicating a shift in their relationship.
38. What does Bendrix petition to God regarding his faith?
Choices
A) To make him a better person
B) To restore Sarah to him
C) To receive guidance on his thoughts
D) To leave him alone for ever
Answer: (D)
To leave him alone for ever
Bendrix’s petition highlights his conflict with faith and the pain it has caused him.
39. What drives Bendrix to hire a private detective?
Choices
A) His jealousy towards Sarah
B) His boredom with life
C) His desire for revenge
D) His financial issues
Answer: (A)
His jealousy towards Sarah
Bendrix’s jealousy of Sarah motivates him to follow her through the private detective.
40. What theme is suggested by Bendrix’s complicated relationship with God?
Choices
A) The ease of faith
B) The complexity of religious faith and pain
C) The joy of love
D) The certainty of life choices
Answer: (B)
The complexity of religious faith and pain
The narrative underscores that developing faith can be filled with struggle and anguish.
