2. Helga has developed a new appreciation for
(a) Hard work.
(b) The black southerners and their simplicity.
(c) Naxos and its efforts.
(d) New York and its excitement.

3. In this section, Clare is now
(a) Staying in Irene's extra room.
(b) A godparent to the children.
(c) Sneaking about with Brian.
(d) Back with her husband.

4. What is the implication that surrounds Clare's rich white male companions?
(a) They find Clare to be a hard worker.
(b) They pay Clare for housekeeping.
(c) They find Clare to be a good dancer.
(d) They are paying a good price for Clare's company.

5. Clare now sees that if her marriage breaks,
(a) She will despise her solitude.
(b) She will be free to live in Harlem.
(c) She can give up mothering.
(d) She can travel more.

6. Clare is upset that she will have to leave New York to
(a) Rejoin her husband in Switzerland.
(b) Get back into white society.
(c) Retrieve her daughter from Switzerland.
(d) See her daughter in Switzerland.

7. Why does Irene bring up Junior's exposure to sexually tainted jokes?
(a) She wants to punish Brian.
(b) She hopes it will spark some life in his eyes.
(c) She is being suggestive.
(d) She is trying to divert Brian's attention.

8. What is a personality trait of Clare's that stands out in Irene's mind?
(a) Her energy.
(b) Her affection.
(c) Her selflessness.
(d) Her anger.

9. Irene knows that she and Brian and their children belong
(a) To Harlem.
(b) In New York.
(c) In Chicago.
(d) In Brazil.

10. Whrn speaking with Hugh Wentworth at the dance, Irene
(a) Complains about Brian.
(b) Is embarrassed about bringing Clare.
(c) Discloses all she knows about Clare.
(d) Does not tell him Clare is black.

11. What feelings come up for Irene when remembering her visit with Clare in Chicago
(a) Love and longing.
(b) Anger and humiliation.
(c) Old ties of friendship.
(d) Shame and sadness.

12. Irene attributes Brian's complete withdrawal to
(a) His newfound happiness in his marriage.
(b) His sense of guilt.
(c) His continued longing to be in South America.
(d) His increased satisfaction with his job.

13. When Clare falls from the window, Irene cries with
(a) Horror.
(b) Grief.
(c) Thankfulness.
(d) Guilt.

14. Helga grows tired and ill from
(a) Continuous child bearing.
(b) Gossip and loneliness.
(c) Bad food.
(d) The dirt and squalor.

15. Brian demands that Irene
(a) Stop telling dirty jokes.
(b) Not molly-coddle their son.
(c) Write back to Clare.
(d) Stop talking to him.