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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. Where does Irene want Brian to take Junior?
(a) California.
(b) Europe.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Hawaii.

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

3. For what was Irene supposed to be dressed?
(a) Bed.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

4. Who leaves the table at the hotel?
(a) The man next to Irene.
(b) The woman next to Irene.
(c) Irene.
(d) Irene's friend.

5. Whom else did Clare invite to tea?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Irene's father hiding about Clare?

2. Who are Nella Larsen's parents?

3. Who will be in danger if Irene speaks up to John Bellew?

4. What does Irene think of the couple who sits near her at the hotel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian respond to Irene's concerns about Junior?

2. What relative of Clare Kendry's was white?

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

4. When did Clare disappear from the Chicago neighborhood where she and Irene lived?

5. How was Clare secretive when she ran into Irene?

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

7. Why did Irene's father keep it from Irene that Clare was passing for white?

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

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

10. What is some background information about the author?

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