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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the Redfields' private dinner table, Clare is
(a) Talkative.
(b) Chirpy.
(c) Happy.
(d) Quiet.

2. Helga marries Pleasant Green and moves to
(a) California.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Naxos.
(d) Chicago.

3. Irene privately considers what it would be like if
(a) Clare took her sons.
(b) Brian and Clare eloped.
(c) Clare re-entered Harlem as a black woman.
(d) Clare should die.

4. Irene has a bad moment during the social event wherein she
(a) Screams at Brian.
(b) Deliberately breaks a tea cup.
(c) Throws a champagne bottle.
(d) Pushes Clare across the room.

5. When it comes to Clare's motives, Irene is
(a) Understanding.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Outspoken.
(d) Naive.

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

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

8. This chapter finds Brian Redfield
(a) Making home visits.
(b) Busy at home.
(c) Extremely joyous.
(d) Withdrawn.

9. Helga's most recent infant
(a) Looks just like Helga.
(b) Was nursed by Clementine.
(c) Passed away after one week.
(d) Is cared for by Pastor Green.

10. When Clare mentions she would do anything to get what she wants, it
(a) Indicates danger to the children.
(b) Was meant to alert Brian of her intentions.
(c) Should have been a clue for Irene.
(d) Exposes her violent nature.

11. Irene does not tell Brian about bumping into Bellew because
(a) It might serve as a warning to him.
(b) She thinks it is meaningless.
(c) She is not sure why it happened.
(d) She is embarrassed.

12. Clare is very
(a) Generous and gregarious.
(b) Self-focused and manipulative.
(c) Maternal and kind.
(d) Threatening and belligerent.

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

14. What has Irene heard about Clare since they were young?
(a) She has been a housewife.
(b) She is a high fashion model in New York.
(c) She has found a career as a dancer.
(d) She has been seen with rich white men.

15. What does Clare's stationery say about her?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is feminine.
(c) She is plain.
(d) She is beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irene allowing Clare into the private rooms of the house symbolizes

2. Why does Irene feel it unsafe for Clare to come back?

3. Green's bad habits are outweighed by his

4. Brian would rather be living in

5. What is the trait of Clare's that gossipers have mentioned to Irene?

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