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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Brian and Irene's marriage is vulnerable to ____________.
(a) Outside influence.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Clare's attractriveness.
(d) Stress from raising the children.

3. How does Irene react to her husband's thoughts about Clare?
(a) She is happy he agrees.
(b) She thinks he's not saying how he really feels.
(c) She thinks he is not thinking clearly.
(d) She thinks he'll change his mind.

4. Who stares at Irene at the hotel?
(a) The maitre 'de.
(b) The waiter.
(c) The handsome man.
(d) The beautiful woman.

5. How many black people has John Bellew met?
(a) Less than ten.
(b) A few.
(c) None.
(d) Many.

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

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

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

9. What does the woman know about Irene?
(a) Her race.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Her name.
(d) Her occupation.

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

11. What does Irene plan to organize for the Negro Welfare League?
(a) A picnic.
(b) A dance.
(c) A town hall meeting.
(d) A committee meeting.

12. Who will be in danger if Irene speaks up to John Bellew?
(a) Clare's children.
(b) Clare.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Clare, Gertrude, and herself.

13. Why does Irene want Brian to take Junior away?
(a) So he can learn a foreign language.
(b) So he can get away from bad kids.
(c) So he can go to a better school.
(d) So he can have a better environment.

14. Clare Kendry disappears from the Chicago neighborhood after what event?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Her house burns down.
(c) Her father is arrested.
(d) Her father's death.

15. What does Irene plan to tell Clare when she responds to her letter?
(a) Her people don't want her back.
(b) They should cut off all contact.
(c) They should always be friend.
(d) She should leave her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Irene distract Brian?

2. What does Clare express in her note?

3. What issue does Irene have with Clare?

4. What does Clare say about John's behavior in her note?

5. Whom do Irene and Gertrude talk about?

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