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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 does Irene Redfield receive a letter from?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) A childhood friend.

2. What issue does Irene have with Clare?
(a) She thinks Clare has deserted her race.
(b) She thinks Clare wants to avoid her.
(c) She thinks Clare is dishonest.
(d) She thinks Clare wants to be white.

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

4. For what organization is Irene going to do some business?
(a) City Hall.
(b) The Harlem School District.
(c) The Negro Welfare League .
(d) The Apollo.

5. What kept Irene from standing up to John?
(a) Her fear of him.
(b) Her embarrassment about her family.
(c) Her friendship with Clare.
(d) Her pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brian react to Irene's request to take Junior away?

2. Where does Nella spend the majority of her childhood?

3. What relationship does Gertrude have to Irene?

4. What does Irene plan to tell Clare when she responds to her letter?

5. Clare can pass as _________.

(see the answer key)

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