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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. What does Clare say about John's behavior in her note?
(a) Doesn't mention it.
(b) Apologizes for it.
(c) Says he was joking.
(d) Does not apologize for it.

2. Why does John Bellew call Clare "nig"?
(a) He is teasing her.
(b) To insult her.
(c) He is a rude person.
(d) Her skin turned darker over the year.

3. Irene thinks the woman who sits near her at the hotel looks _____________.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Attractive.
(c) Homely.
(d) Cute.

4. Why does Irene bring up Junior's problems?
(a) She wants Brian to pay more attention to Junior.
(b) She wants Brian to talk to Junior.
(c) She wants Brian to take Junior away.
(d) She wants Brian to complain to the school.

5. What good quality does Irene have?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Friendliness.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Charm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stares at Irene at the hotel?

2. For what organization is Irene going to do some business?

3. Where does Irene has the cab driver to take her?

4. Where does Irene want Brian to take Junior?

5. What does John Bellew call Clare?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who interrupts Irene when she is reading Clare's letter? What did the letter keep her from doing?

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

3. What is Irene's intention in bring up Junior's problems?

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

5. What do Clare and Gertrude fear about each of their pregnancies?

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

7. Where does Irene travel to the day after her meeting with Clare? How does Irene first respond to Clare's note?

8. When does Irene decide to write Clare back? How has she decided to respond?

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

10. What relative of Clare Kendry's was white?

(see the answer keys)

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