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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. Why didn't Irene want to invite Clare?

2. How does Irene react to Clare's request?

3. How does the dance turn out?

4. How does Irene react to John Bellew?

5. What does Irene worry about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What party preparation does Irene neglect?

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

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

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

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

6. When does Irene see Clare again?

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

8. Who invited Clare to the party for Hugh Wentworth and why?

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

10. What happened to Clare?

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

Describe what drives Irene to murder Clare.

a) What role does John have in deepening Irene's fears about losing her husband?

b) Why is it easier for Brian to think that John killed Clare?

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