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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 does Clare ask to invite her to the dance?

2. How does Clare react to her discussion with Irene?

3. Why is Irene concerned about Clare's frequent visits?

4. What does John Bellew do when he finds Clare?

5. Why does Irene think that it's a bad idea for Irene to go to the dance?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What makes Irene think her husband is having an affair with Clare?

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

5. What happened to Clare?

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

7. How does the Redfield household react to the frequent visits of Clare?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize Part 1, Chapter 1 which introduces the main character Irene Redfield.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Summarize Part 3, Chapters 3 and 4 which are the concluding chapters of the book.

a) How does Irene feel when she runs into John?

b) What does she regret not telling him?

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