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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Brian tries to talk to his sons about racism, Irene
(a) Contradicts him.
(b) Encourages him.
(c) Admonishes him.
(d) Speaks for him.

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

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

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

5. Why does Irene feel it unsafe for Clare to come back?
(a) She could be assaulted.
(b) Her husband and child could find out.
(c) Her picture could end up in the papers.
(d) She could be mistaken for someone else.

6. As to Clare's motives, Irene is
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Trusting.
(d) Understanding.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Does Irene want Clare in her life again?
(a) She is ambivalent.
(b) Perhaps, with conditions.
(c) Absolutely not.
(d) Desperately.

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

14. The teacup Irene destroys is
(a) Hand-painted.
(b) A cheap reproduction.
(c) An heirloom from Brian's family.
(d) A porcelain antique.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This chapter finds Brian Redfield

2. For more than a week, Helga remains in a state of

3. At the tea, Clare is

4. Whrn speaking with Hugh Wentworth at the dance, Irene

5. At all costs, Irene does not want to

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