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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 Irene suspect an affair between Clare and Brian?
(a) Brian defends Clare too much.
(b) Brian always talks about Clare.
(c) Brian lights up when he sees Clare.
(d) Brian always sits close to Clare.

2. What secret does Irene think of telling John Bellew?
(a) Clare is part black.
(b) Clare is having an affair.
(c) Clare is a criminal.
(d) Clare is promiscuous.

3. Whom did Irene blame for a failed marriage?
(a) Brian.
(b) Herself.
(c) Clare.
(d) John.

4. Whom does Brian talk to at the party?
(a) Irene.
(b) Mrs. Freeland.
(c) Wentworth.
(d) Clare.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Irene doing when Clare comes to her house?

2. Irene is afraid that John Bellew might _____________.

3. What word best describes Irene's feelings about Clare?

4. What does Clare learn about the dance?

5. What was the breaking point in the marriage for Brian?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Irene decide not to reveal Clare's real race to John?

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

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

5. Why had Irene left Clare's name off the guest list?

6. What is Irene's mood as she prepares for the party? What emotions is she feeling during the party?

7. What is Irene's reaction when Clare shows up at her house for the Freeland party? How does she initially plan to keep her away from Brian?

8. Why does Irene think that Brian's affair with Clare will not result in his leaving?

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

10. How does Irene react to Clare's request to be invited to the dance? How is Irene convinced to allow Clare to attend?

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