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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Irene react to Clare's request?

3. What kind of party is Irene having in the afternoon?

4. What does Irene want to accomplish by telling John the secret?

5. From whom does Irene receive a visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Irene explain to Clare the reasons for not answering her letter?

2. How does the dance turn out? Who dances with Clare?

3. What is Irene's reaction when Clare shows up at her house for the Freeland party? How does she initially plan to keep her away from Brian?

4. How does the Redfield household react to the frequent visits of Clare?

5. What does Irene regret not saying to John when she ran into him?

6. Why had Irene left Clare's name off the guest list?

7. What is Irene's mood as she prepares for the party? What emotions is she feeling during the party?

8. Who invited Clare to the party for Hugh Wentworth and why?

9. What happened to Clare?

10. What party preparation does Irene neglect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Summarize Part 3, Chapters 3 and 4 which are the concluding chapters of the book.

a) How does Irene feel when she runs into John?

b) What does she regret not telling him?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Irene reacts to John.

a) What is Irene's reaction to his racist remarks?

b) What do Irene and Gertrude discuss after they part with John and Clare?

c) What does Irene feel for Clare?

Essay Topic 3

Summarize Part 1, Chapter 1 which introduces the main character Irene Redfield.

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