2. Why can't Brian hide his feelings for Clare?
(a) Brian brags about it to others.
(b) Clare flaunts it.
(c) Clare brags about it to others.
(d) He shows it on his face.

3. At whom does Wentworth stare disapprovingly?
(a) Brian and Clare.
(b) Clare.
(c) Brian.
(d) Irene.

4. What does John Bellew say to Clare?
(a) He knows about her affair.
(b) He knows what she is.
(c) He wants a divorce.
(d) He loves her.

5. What season of the year is it?
(a) Summer.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Fall.

6. What emotions does Irene struggle with during the party?
(a) Anger and bitterness.
(b) Grief, shame, and embarrassment.
(c) Disinterest and acceptance.
(d) Rage and thoughts of vengeance.

7. What does Irene want to accomplish by telling John the secret?
(a) Get Brian in trouble with John.
(b) End Brian's affair with Clare.
(c) Cause Clare's divorce.
(d) Get Clare in trouble.

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

9. What does Irene drop?
(a) Coffee pot.
(b) Tea cup.
(c) Glass.
(d) Platter of food.

10. What are Brian and Clare doing at the party?
(a) Carrying on an intimate conversation.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Embracing.
(d) Dancing cheek to cheek.

11. Where does Clare becomes a regular visitor?
(a) Wenthworth's home.
(b) The local church.
(c) The dance hall.
(d) The Redfield home.

12. What does Irene worry about?
(a) Brian will feel more sorry for Clare.
(b) Clare may not be dead.
(c) Clare will tell people who pushed her.
(d) Brian will be angry with her.

13. Why doesn't Irene get to introduce Clare to Brian?
(a) Brian's not there.
(b) She doesn't want them to meet.
(c) She's busy dressing.
(d) Brian doesn't want to meet her.

14. Whom does John Bellew look for at the party?
(a) Clare.
(b) Brian.
(c) Mrs. Freeland.
(d) Irene.

15. What secret does Irene think of telling John Bellew?
(a) Clare is a criminal.
(b) Clare is promiscuous.
(c) Clare is part black.
(d) Clare is having an affair.