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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Finale: Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Irene want to respond to John Bellew?
(a) Agree with him.
(b) Tell him off.
(c) Defend her race.
(d) Ignore him.

2. What does Brian say about black people who pass for white?
(a) They are happy they pass.
(b) They want to return to their own race.
(c) They are ashamed.
(d) They wind up hating white people.

3. What does Irene think John will do if she tells him the secret?
(a) He might attack Brian.
(b) He might leave town.
(c) He might take his kids away from Clare.
(d) He might divorce or kill Clare.

4. Why does John Bellew call Clare "nig"?
(a) He is a rude person.
(b) He is teasing her.
(c) To insult her.
(d) Her skin turned darker over the year.

5. Who is Clare's husband?
(a) John Belling.
(b) John Bellew.
(c) Charles Bell.
(d) Charles Bellew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Irene struggle with the thought of Brian's affair with Clare?

2. What does Irene plan to tell Clare when she responds to her letter?

3. Where did Brian have a desire to live?

4. To whom is Gertrude married?

5. Why does Brian become angry?

(see the answer key)

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