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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Irene want Brian to take Junior?
(a) Europe.
(b) California.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Hawaii.

2. What does Irene ask Brian to do after breakfast?
(a) Drive her to work.
(b) Drive her to the printers.
(c) Clean up the breakfast dishes.
(d) Write a letter to Clare.

3. Where did Brian have a desire to live?
(a) South Africa.
(b) London.
(c) Australia.
(d) Brazil.

4. What does Clare send to Irene?
(a) A present.
(b) A telegram.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A note.

5. How does Irene plan to get back from the printers?
(a) Call John for a ride.
(b) Ride with Brian.
(c) Walk home.
(d) Call Clare for a ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nella Larsen become a shining star?

2. How does Irene react to her husband's thoughts about Clare?

3. When does this chapter take place?

4. How does Clare get hold of Irene?

5. Irene recalls a trip to what city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What name does John Bellew, Clare's husband, call his wife? Why?

2. Where does Irene ask Brian to drive her to? What business does she intend to take care of?

3. How does Irene react to John Bellew's cruel words?

4. What biased talk offends Irene when she meets with Clare and Gertrude?

5. What do Brian and Irene discuss while they eat breakfast?

6. How does Brian and Irene's trip to the printer's business turn out? Who leaves mad?

7. What is some background information about the author?

8. When did Irene become reacquainted with her childhood friend, Clare Kendry? What were the circumstances?

9. What does Clare dislike about being able to pass for white?

10. How do Irene and Gertrude feel after they leave the meeting with Clare and John?

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