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Passing Quiz

Nella Larsen
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Passing Quiz

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1)

Who escorts Irene to breakfast? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

Her father.
Gertrude.
John.
Brian.
2)

What happened to Clare? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

She was unconscious.
She died immediately.
She recovered.
She fell on a tree and survived.
3)

When do Irene and Brian discuss their son? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

On the way to the printers.
In their bedroom.
In the kitchen.
On the phone.
4)

What does Irene ask Brian to do after breakfast? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

Write a letter to Clare.
Drive her to work.
Clean up the breakfast dishes.
Drive her to the printers.
5)

What do Irene and Brian agree on about Clare? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

Clare should remain with John.
Clare should divorce John.
Clare should not be encouraged to return to the black world.
Clare should be encouraged to return to the black world.
6)

What is Hugh Wentworth famous for? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

Sculpting.
Writing.
Painting.
Inventions.
7)

What does Irene worry about? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

Clare will tell people who pushed her.
Brian will be angry with her.
Brian will feel more sorry for Clare.
Clare may not be dead.
8)

What was the breaking point in the marriage for Brian? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

When he met Clare.
When he realized he didn't love Irene.
They didn't move to Brazil.
When Irene fell out of love with him.
9)

Why does Irene think it's not a good idea to correspond with Clare? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

Brian doesn't want Irene to correspond.
They are no longer close.
Irene no longer respects Clare.
They will both be in danger.
10)

What do Irene and Brian call their son? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

Sonny.
Brian II.
Junior.
Little Brian.
11)

How does she shield the truth from Wentworth? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2)

She leaves the room.
She ignores him.
She refuses to discuss it.
She makes an excuse.
12)

Why doesn't Irene get to introduce Clare to Brian? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

She's busy dressing.
Brian's not there.
She doesn't want them to meet.
Brian doesn't want to meet her.
13)

How does Irene respond to Brian? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

She agrees with him.
She stomps off.
She thinks he's wrong but she'll go along with him.
She is surprised by his wisdom.
14)

What does Irene wonder about concerning her encounter with John? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

What John will say to Clare.
If he already knows about Clare.
If he wonders why she didn't speak.
If someone saw them talking .
15)

For what organization is Irene going to do some business? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

City Hall.
The Apollo.
The Harlem School District.
The Negro Welfare League .
16)

What emotions does Irene struggle with during the party? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2)

Grief, shame, and embarrassment.
Disinterest and acceptance.
Rage and thoughts of vengeance.
Anger and bitterness.
17)

What does Irene tell Clare and Brian about running into John? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

She doesn't tell them.
She told him about Clare's background.
She had a long talk with him.
She told him about them.
18)

How does Irene feel around Clare? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

Happy.
Nervous.
Insecure.
Bored.
19)

What does John Bellew do when he finds Clare? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

He hugs her.
He yells at her.
He kisses her on the cheek.
He ignores her.
20)

How was Irene delusional about her marriage before Clare came on the scene? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 3-4)

Brian was in love with her.
Her marriage was perfect.
She had no troubles.
Brian was happy and content.
21)

How does Irene respond to Clare's anger? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

Tells her to leave.
She ignores her.
With anger.
With honesty.
22)

Who invited Clare to the party? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2)

Brian.
Wentworth.
Gertrude.
Irene.
23)

Why does Irene think that it's a bad idea for Irene to go to the dance? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapters 2-4)

There is no room for more guests.
Clare is not a good dancer.
The truth may come out.
People won't accept Clare.
24)

At whom does Wentworth stare disapprovingly? (from Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2)

Clare.
Brian.
Brian and Clare.
Irene.
25)

When does Irene decide to respond to Clare's letter? (from Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1)

The day she receives it.
The next week.
The day after she receives it.
Never.
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