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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Irene thinks the woman who sits near her at the hotel looks _____________.
(a) Homely.
(b) Cute.
(c) Attractive.
(d) Beautiful.

2. How does John Bellew feel about black people?
(a) He thinks they are trouble.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He likes them.
(d) He treats them like everyone else.

3. What does Brian advise Irene to do relative to Clare?
(a) Scold her.
(b) Ignore her.
(c) Encourage her.
(d) Not encourage her.

4. How does Irene feel about Clare?
(a) Outrage.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Pity.

5. Irene thinks that what group of people cannot tell what race she is?
(a) Black people.
(b) White people.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) All people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John Bellew call Clare "nig"?

2. Why does Irene want Brian to take Junior away?

3. Who comes into the room when Irene is still reading Clare's letter?

4. For what organization is Irene going to do some business?

5. Why does Brian become angry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Irene and Gertrude feel after they leave the meeting with Clare and John?

2. What does Clare dislike about being able to pass for white?

3. Where does Irene travel to the day after her meeting with Clare? How does Irene first respond to Clare's note?

4. What is Irene's intention in bring up Junior's problems?

5. What do Irene and Brian discuss on the way to the printer's business?

6. What do Clare and Gertrude fear about each of their pregnancies?

7. What biased talk offends Irene when she meets with Clare and Gertrude?

8. Where does Irene ask Brian to drive her to? What business does she intend to take care of?

9. What does Brian advise Irene to do about Clare?

10. What made it easy for Clare to pass as white?

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