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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Brian react to Clare's visits?
(a) He's bored with her.
(b) He's annoyed with her.
(c) He leaves the room when she comes.
(d) He's fall under her spell.

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

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

7. Why is Clare angry with Irene?
(a) For not responding soon enough.
(b) For ignoring her.
(c) For her angry words in her response.
(d) For criticizing her husband.

8. How does Irene react to her realization that Clare and Brian are involved?
(a) Dazed.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Angry.

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

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

11. What does Irene do when she returns from a shopping trip?
(a) Starts wrapping presents.
(b) Goes to bed.
(c) Hides gifts.
(d) Makes dinner.

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

13. How does Irene feel about Christmas?
(a) Wants to decorate.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Anxious to go shopping.
(d) She's not in the spirit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Irene want to invite Clare?

2. Why does Clare stay with John?

3. What drove Irene to homicide?

4. How does Clare react to her discussion with Irene?

5. What does Clare want to hear about?

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