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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Helga makes the decision while she is still bedridden to
(a) Re-commit to the church.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Flee to Naxos.
(d) Leave Pastor Green.

3. Clare married her husband because
(a) She loves him.
(b) She wanted children.
(c) She wanted a banker.
(d) He has money.

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

5. Irene's response to Clare's letter is that she
(a) Wants to rekindle their friendship.
(b) Desperately wants to see her.
(c) Hopes Clare will come soon.
(d) Really does not want to see her.

6. John Bellew enters Felise's apartment in a state of
(a) Rage.
(b) Hilarity.
(c) Panic.
(d) Resolve.

7. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?
(a) Because he wants to see black people.
(b) Because he is attracted to black women.
(c) Because he is self-righteous.
(d) Because he is a voyeur.

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

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

10. Clare cries at the end of Chapter 4
(a) For reasons we do not yet know.
(b) Because she plans to hurt the children.
(c) Because she knows she is leaving.
(d) Because she is so happy to be there.

11. Clare's admission that she is lacking in morals
(a) Makes Irene want her away from the children.
(b) Makes Irene feel sorry for her.
(c) Is just Clare being manipulative again.
(d) Foreshadows her affair with Brian.

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

13. At the tea, Irene is
(a) Clearly tired of Hugh Wentworth.
(b) Unusually chatty.
(c) Her usual charming self.
(d) Preoccupied with her children.

14. The time spent without Clare in the picture
(a) Is a great comfort to Irene.
(b) Solidifies her certainty of their affair.
(c) Brings Brian's affection back to Irene.
(d) Does not clear up Irene's suspicions.

15. Why is Irene offended by Clare's use of a PO Box for a return address?
(a) It implies Clare thinks Irene would be indiscreet.
(b) She is hiding her real address.
(c) It shows Clare's devious nature.
(d) It implies that Clare is being sarcastic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Brian prefer to live?

2. When Clare falls from the window, Irene cries with

3. What happened to Clare's father?

4. What did Clare's aunts do to her?

5. In her illness, Helga is unable to

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