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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Irene try to ignore?
(a) The handsome man.
(b) The waiter.
(c) The host.
(d) The beautiful blond woman.

2. How is Clare's coloring described?
(a) Golden and pale.
(b) Peaches and cream.
(c) Freckled.
(d) Olive-skinned.

3. How does Brian react to Irene's request to take Junior away?
(a) He says he'll think about it.
(b) He agrees with her.
(c) He gets angry and argues.
(d) He thinks she's overreacting.

4. What does Clare say about John's behavior in her note?
(a) Doesn't mention it.
(b) Apologizes for it.
(c) Does not apologize for it.
(d) Says he was joking.

5. When do Irene and Brian discuss their son?
(a) In their bedroom.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) On the way to the printers.
(d) On the phone.

6. How many black people has John Bellew met?
(a) Less than ten.
(b) Many.
(c) None.
(d) A few.

7. Why does Irene bring up Junior's problems?
(a) She wants Brian to take Junior away.
(b) She wants Brian to complain to the school.
(c) She wants Brian to talk to Junior.
(d) She wants Brian to pay more attention to Junior.

8. When does Irene decide to respond to Clare's letter?
(a) The day she receives it.
(b) The day after she receives it.
(c) The next week.
(d) Never.

9. To what city does Irene plan to travel?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York City.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Los Angeles.

10. What good quality does Irene have?
(a) Charm.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Friendliness.

11. Who comes into the room when Irene is still reading Clare's letter?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Brian.
(c) John.
(d) Clare.

12. Where does the cab driver take Irene?
(a) The Carlisle Hotel.
(b) A small cafe.
(c) The Drayton Hotel.
(d) A diner.

13. What do Irene and Brian call their son?
(a) Brian II.
(b) Sonny.
(c) Little Brian.
(d) Junior.

14. How does Irene react to her husband's thoughts about Clare?
(a) She is happy he agrees.
(b) She thinks he'll change his mind.
(c) She thinks he's not saying how he really feels.
(d) She thinks he is not thinking clearly.

15. Where does Nella spend the majority of her childhood?
(a) In Europe.
(b) Her grandmother's house.
(c) Her aunt's farm.
(d) Boarding school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Irene want to drink when she finishes shopping?

2. What relative of Clare's was visited by Irene's father?

3. For whom does Irene have the most concern?

4. Irene thinks that what group of people cannot tell what race she is?

5. When does this chapter take place?

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