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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Re-Encounter: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Nella Larsen's parents?
(a) A German man and an African mother.
(b) An English man and a West Indies mother.
(c) A West Indian man and a Dutch mother.
(d) A Dutch man and a West Indian mother.

2. What has Junior been hearing at school?
(a) Unfortunate things.
(b) Bad news.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Friendly words.

3. When does this chapter take place?
(a) Before her meeting with Clare in Chicago.
(b) One year after her meeting with Clare in Chicago.
(c) Right after her encounter with Clare in Chicago.
(d) Two years after her encounter with Clare in Chicago.

4. What does Irene think of the couple who sits near her at the hotel?
(a) Charming.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Arrogant.

5. What makes Irene stop shopping when she's in Chicago?
(a) The crowds.
(b) The traffic.
(c) The heat.
(d) The rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many black people has John Bellew met?

2. What does Irene order at the hotel?

3. Whom do Irene and Gertrude talk about?

4. What kept Irene from standing up to John?

5. What does Irene ask Brian to do after breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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