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

2. How does Irene feel about Clare's frequent visits?
(a) Stressed.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Pushed out.
(d) Worried.

3. What emotions does Irene struggle with during the party?
(a) Anger and bitterness.
(b) Rage and thoughts of vengeance.
(c) Disinterest and acceptance.
(d) Grief, shame, and embarrassment.

4. What did Irene hope to accomplish with Clare gone?
(a) She'd get her life back.
(b) She'd have more privacy.
(c) John might fall in love with her.
(d) She'd get Brian back.

5. Why does Clare stay with John?
(a) Clare loves him.
(b) John allows her to have lovers.
(c) Clare would lose everything if she divorced.
(d) Clare's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to take Clare home?

2. From whom does Irene receive a visit?

3. What happened to Clare?

4. Why can't Brian hide his feelings for Clare?

5. Whom does Irene run into when she's shopping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What season of the year is it? What are possible reasons that Irene isn't in good spirits?

2. What party preparation does Irene neglect?

3. What do Irene and Clare get into a discussion about? Why is Clare upset?

4. What does John tell Clare when he finds her at the party?

5. How does Clare react to Irene ignoring her letter?

6. What thoughts linger within Irene after the party? What does she begin to consider?

7. What factor makes Irene accept Brian's relationship with Clare?

8. How does the dance turn out? Who dances with Clare?

9. Who telephones Irene when she and Clare are talking?

10. Whom is Irene with when she runs into John Bellow?:

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