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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Irene plan to get back from the printers?
(a) Call Clare for a ride.
(b) Call John for a ride.
(c) Walk home.
(d) Ride with Brian.

2. Why is it hard for Irene to resist seeing Clare?
(a) Clare is charming.
(b) Clare will be upset if she doesn't.
(c) She always keeps her word.
(d) She can't get out of it.

3. Who comes into the room when Irene is still reading Clare's letter?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Brian.
(c) John.
(d) Clare.

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

5. Why does John Bellew call Clare "nig"?
(a) He is a rude person.
(b) To insult her.
(c) He is teasing her.
(d) Her skin turned darker over the year.

6. Where does Irene promise to meet Clare at the next Tuesday?
(a) At her office.
(b) At her mother's house.
(c) At her apartment.
(d) At her hotel.

7. What does Irene order at the hotel?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Tea.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A snack.

8. Irene thinks that what group of people cannot tell what race she is?
(a) Black people.
(b) All people.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) White people.

9. For what was Irene supposed to be dressed?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Bed.
(d) Lunch.

10. What good quality does Irene have?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Friendliness.
(d) Charm.

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

12. What relative of Clare's was white?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Grandmother.

13. For whom does Irene have the most concern?
(a) Clare.
(b) Herself.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) John.

14. What does Brian advise Irene to do relative to Clare?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Encourage her.
(c) Not encourage her.
(d) Scold her.

15. What do Irene and Brian call their son?
(a) Brian II.
(b) Sonny.
(c) Little Brian.
(d) Junior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irene recalls a trip to what city?

2. Who sits near Irene at the hotel?

3. Where does Irene has the cab driver to take her?

4. Whom else did Clare invite to tea?

5. What do Irene and Brian agree on about Clare?

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