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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Irene blame for a failed marriage?

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

3. How does Irene respond to Clare's anger?

4. What does Irene do when she returns from a shopping trip?

5. What makes Irene think she's right about her feelings that Brian and Clare are involved?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What impressed Clare? What does she want Irene to tell her about?

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

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

6. What surprise guest appears at the Freeland's party?

7. How does Irene react when she runs into John?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the rationalization Irene uses to come to grips with Brian's affair. Why does she think Clare will never leave John?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, what does Irene recall about her childhood friend Clare? What tragedy does she remember associated with Clare?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concerns of Clare and Gertrude.

a) What concerns do they have about their children?

b) How does each woman deal with their mixed marriage?

c) What mistake does Clare make about her marriage?

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