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

2. Clare can pass as _________.
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Asian.
(d) Latino.

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

4. What does Irene want to drink when she finishes shopping?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Beer.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Tea.

5. Who escorts Irene to breakfast?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Brian.
(c) Her father.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Gertrude married?

2. To what city does Irene plan to travel?

3. What kept Irene from standing up to John?

4. Irene recalls a trip to what city?

5. What makes Irene stop shopping when she's in Chicago?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Brian tell Irene about someone who can pass for white?

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

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

5. When did Clare disappear from the Chicago neighborhood where she and Irene lived?

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

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

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

9. What do Irene and Brian discuss on the way to the printer's business?

10. What are Irene Redfield's recollections as she reads the letter from Clare Kendry?

(see the answer keys)

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