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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 doesn't Irene get to introduce Clare to Brian?

2. For whom is Irene throwing a party?

3. What does Irene realize about Clare and Brian?

4. Why does Clare stay with John?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What person is watching Brian and Clare at the party? How does Irene try to draw attention away from Brian and Clare?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what Irene contemplates as a way to save her marriage.

a) What does Irene think of telling John about Clare?

b) How would John respond to what Irene would tell him?

c) Why does Irene change her mind about taking with John?

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