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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Clare unwilling to give up?
(a) Her friendship with Irene.
(b) Her heritage.
(c) The things that are important to her.
(d) Her marriage.

2. What does Irene realize about Clare and Brian?
(a) They are alike.
(b) They are having an affair.
(c) They are not to be trusted.
(d) They don't like each other.

3. What does Irene do to Clare when no one is around?
(a) She tells her to leave.
(b) She slaps her.
(c) She chokes her.
(d) She pushes her out the window.

4. How do the servants react to Clare?
(a) They don't like her.
(b) They ignore her.
(c) They treat her with respect.
(d) They love her.

5. What do Irene and Hugh Wentworth talk about?
(a) Marital problems.
(b) Racial tensions.
(c) Passing.
(d) Writing.

6. Brian thinks that Clare was killed by ______________.
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Mrs. Freeland.
(c) Clare.
(d) John.

7. What does Irene tell Clare and Brian about running into John?
(a) She had a long talk with him.
(b) She told him about Clare's background.
(c) She told him about them.
(d) She doesn't tell them.

8. Who helps pick up Irene's tea cup?
(a) Wentworth.
(b) Clare.
(c) A handsome stranger.
(d) Brian.

9. What is Irene afraid for Wentworth to know?
(a) She's clumsy.
(b) She's upset about Brian and Clare.
(c) She's angry.
(d) She's nervous about hosting the party.

10. What does Irene decide to do about Clare's letter?
(a) Not to answer it.
(b) Answer it right away.
(c) Call her instead.
(d) Wait a while and answer later.

11. What is Irene afraid might happen if Clare gets a divorce?
(a) Clare will be over more often.
(b) Brian will leave her for Clare.
(c) John will involve Brian.
(d) Irene will leave town.

12. What does John Bellew do when he finds Clare?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He kisses her on the cheek.
(d) He yells at her.

13. Why does Clare stay with John?
(a) Clare loves him.
(b) Clare would lose everything if she divorced.
(c) John allows her to have lovers.
(d) Clare's daughter.

14. What is Hugh Wentworth famous for?
(a) Writing.
(b) Painting.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Inventions.

15. How does Clare convince Irene to invite her to the dance?
(a) She threatens her.
(b) She charms her.
(c) She pouts.
(d) She cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clare want to hear about?

2. How do the children react to Clare?

3. For whom is Irene throwing a party?

4. What word best describes Irene's feelings about Clare?

5. How does Irene feel about Christmas?

(see the answer keys)

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