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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. Who arranged for a ride for Clare?

2. What season of the year is it?

3. What is Irene afraid might happen if Clare gets a divorce?

4. What did Irene hope to accomplish with Clare gone?

5. Where does Clare becomes a regular visitor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clare learn about the dance that makes her want to be invited?

2. What factor makes Irene accept Brian's relationship with Clare?

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

4. How does Irene react when she runs into John?

5. What makes Irene think her husband is having an affair with Clare?

6. What thoughts linger within Irene after the party? What does she begin to consider?

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

8. Who telephones Irene when she and Clare are talking?

9. What plan does Irene consider that will rid her life of Clare?

10. What do Irene and Clare get into a discussion about? Why is Clare upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what drives Irene to murder Clare.

a) What role does John have in deepening Irene's fears about losing her husband?

b) Why is it easier for Brian to think that John killed Clare?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Irene is reluctant to resume her friendship with Clare.

a) What jealousy and resentment existed between the two women?

b) What past resentments may be lingering in Irene?

Essay Topic 3

Summarize Part 2, Chapter 1 which introduces Irene's husband Brian into the story.

a) What strong feelings does Brian have on "passing"?

b) What advice does he give Irene about Clare?

c) What conflict exists between Irene and Brian?

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