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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. Irene is afraid that John Bellew might _____________.

2. How does Irene react to John Bellew?

3. What does Irene think John will do if she tells him the secret?

4. What does John Bellew say to Clare?

5. What will Irene never know about Clare and Brian?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What plan does Irene consider that will rid her life of Clare?

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

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

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

8. What season of the year is it? What are possible reasons that Irene isn't in good spirits?

9. How does the dance turn out? Who dances with Clare?

10. What happened to Clare?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the emotions Irene displays in these chapters.

a) Why does she drop the tea cup?

b) Why doesn't she confide in Hugh Wentworth about her suspicions?

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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