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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. What does Irene decide to do about Clare's letter?

2. From whom does Irene receive a visit?

3. Irene is afraid that John Bellew might _____________.

4. Why does Irene decide against telling John the secret?

5. Who offers to take Clare home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Irene regret not saying to John when she ran into him?

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

4. What does Clare learn about the dance that makes her want to be invited?

5. What makes Irene fear Brian will leave her? What does she do the prevent it?

6. What party preparation does Irene neglect?

7. What happened to Clare?

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Summarize Part 1, Chapter 2 which recalls the last time Irene and Clare were together.

a) What does Irene recall in a flashback episode about Clare?

b) How did they run into each other?

c) Why didn't Irene recognize her at first?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why Irene is reluctant to resume her friendship with Clare.

a) What jealousy and resentment existed between the two women?

b) What past resentments may be lingering in Irene?

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