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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irene's encounter with John Bellew
(a) Makes her nervous and frightened.
(b) Gives Irene a sense of foreboding.
(c) Is extremely disturbing to him.
(d) Has no impact.

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

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

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

5. What animal image comes to Irene's mind when considering Clare?
(a) A lion.
(b) A cat.
(c) A cougar.
(d) A fox.

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

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

8. Irene allowing Clare into the private rooms of the house symbolizes
(a) Irene's desire to show Clare her wealth.
(b) Irene's invitation to invade her family.
(c) Irene allowing herself to be vulnerable.
(d) Irene's wish that Clare will love her sons.

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

10. Clementine Richards thinks Helga does not
(a) Look black enough.
(b) Appreciate the worth of Pastor Green.
(c) Understand goodness.
(d) Respect God.

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

12. What did Clare's aunts do to her?
(a) Tortured her with religion.
(b) Used her father against her.
(c) Made her care for them in their old age.
(d) Forced her to learn to cook.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As to Clare's motives, Irene is

2. In her illness, Helga is unable to

3. What is the implication that surrounds Clare's rich white male companions?

4. Helga chooses to remain

5. Irene Redfield does not

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