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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Irene bring up Junior's problems?
(a) She wants Brian to complain to the school.
(b) She wants Brian to talk to Junior.
(c) She wants Brian to pay more attention to Junior.
(d) She wants Brian to take Junior away.

2. Why does Irene decide against telling John the secret?
(a) She thinks Brian will be mad.
(b) She is afraid of starting a fight.
(c) Out of loyalty for her own race.
(d) She thinks it will backfire on her.

3. How does Irene distract Brian?
(a) She asks him to move a table.
(b) She shows him Clare's letter.
(c) She asks him to telephone her mother.
(d) She asks him to wait in the kitchen for her.

4. What does Clare express in her note?
(a) She regrets she is part black.
(b) She wants to leave John.
(c) She wants to return to her race.
(d) She is glad she is married to a white man.

5. What does Irene do when she returns from a shopping trip?
(a) Starts wrapping presents.
(b) Hides gifts.
(c) Makes dinner.
(d) Goes to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotions does Irene struggle with during the party?

2. How does Irene feel about Christmas?

3. How does Irene plan to get back from the printers?

4. Who helps pick up Irene's tea cup?

5. Brian and Irene's marriage is vulnerable to ____________.

(see the answer key)

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