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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whom does Irene run into when she's shopping?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Clare.
(c) John Bellew.
(d) Wentworth.

4. What does Clare want to hear about?
(a) The dance.
(b) Wentworth's next project.
(c) The museum.
(d) Wentworth's newest book.

5. What was the breaking point in the marriage for Brian?
(a) When Irene fell out of love with him.
(b) When he realized he didn't love Irene.
(c) When he met Clare.
(d) They didn't move to Brazil.

6. Irene is shopping with what black friend?
(a) Wentworth.
(b) Gladys.
(c) Mrs. Felise Freeland.
(d) Gertrude.

7. Why does Irene think it's not a good idea to correspond with Clare?
(a) Brian doesn't want Irene to correspond.
(b) They will both be in danger.
(c) Irene no longer respects Clare.
(d) They are no longer close.

8. From whom does Irene receive a visit?
(a) John.
(b) Clare.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Junior.

9. Why is Irene concerned about Clare's frequent visits?
(a) Because she needs to work out things with John.
(b) Because she stays too long.
(c) Because of her feelings on passing.
(d) Because she's attractive.

10. What drove Irene to homicide?
(a) She had murdered before.
(b) She had always been jealous of Clare.
(c) She wanted to keep what was hers.
(d) She wanted to make Brian miserable.

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

12. What kind of party is Irene having in the afternoon?
(a) Tea party.
(b) Christmas party.
(c) Cocktail party.
(d) Dinner party.

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

14. What does Irene think John will do if she tells him the secret?
(a) He might leave town.
(b) He might take his kids away from Clare.
(c) He might attack Brian.
(d) He might divorce or kill Clare.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Brian talk to at the party?

2. Why did Irene regret not speaking to John Bellew?

3. How does she shield the truth from Wentworth?

4. What aspect of Brian's affair lessens its threat?

5. Does Brian seem to be in love with Clare?

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