Passing Part Two Chapters 3-4

Based on Part Two, Chapter Two, how did Clare convince Irene to "invite" her to the dance put on by the Negro Welfare League?

• Logically and reasonably explaining that there would be no danger or risk

• Playing upon Irene's emotions of sympathy, pity, and guilt

• Manipulating Irene through her affection for her children

• Threatening to tell Brian what Irene had done against Brian's wishes

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Based on page 75, what is the best description of Brian's reaction to Irene telling him that Clare was coming with them to the dance?

• surprised and slightly irritated

• uncomfortable, worried

• patient

• charmed

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On page 76, to what does Clare compare the dance?

• A poem "Rich man, poor man"

• A Christmas-tree celebration

• Her marriage

• Hugh Wentworth's writing

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At the bottom of page 76, what does Irene emphasize about the dance and how does she feel about this quality?

• She emphasizes the variety of people at the dance and she feels concern.

• She emphasizes the variety of people at the dance and she feels excited.

• She emphasizes her friendship with Hugh Wentworth which makes her feel superior.

• She emphasizes her friendship with Hugh Wentworth which makes her feel uneasy.

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On page 77, what is the main idea behind Wentworth's commentary on who is dancing with whom?

• Wentworth has no idea where is wife is.

• For some people at the dance, he finds it difficult to determine their race.

• Clare is the most beautiful woman at the dance.

• At this dance, African American men are preferred to white men by the women.

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On page 78, what are Wentworth and Irene referring to as sheep and goats? (Choose two.)

• Sheep and goats literally

• White and black people

• The people at the dance

• Clare and Irene

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What is the best evidence that Irene does not care if she reveals Clare's true identity to Wentworth?

• Irene explained to Brian "that she had asked Bianca Wentworth to take [Clare] down with them" (79).

• Brian asked Irene, "Did she...think it had been wise to tell them about Clare?" (79).

• Irene teases Wentworth, "You usually know everything. Even how to tell the sheep from the goats. What do you think? Is she?" (78).

• Irene claims, "It's easy for a Negro to 'pass' for white. But I don't think it would be so simple for a white person to 'pass' for coloured" (79).

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Which of the following is NOT possible evidence of Brian feeling an interest in Clare?

• Brian remarks that the dance may be quite similar to a Christmas-tree celebration.

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  Brian dances with Clare multiple times.

• Brian reminds Irene that Clare is "your friend, you know" (79).

• Brian offers to drive Clare home after the party.

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According to page 81, how does the Negro Welfare League dance mark an important change in Irene's life?

• Her feelings toward Clare solidify into a deep, meaningful friendship.

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  Clare becomes a frequent visitor with an impact on all those in the Redfield household.

• Irene begins to lose touch with her children.

• A wedge of disapproval is driven between Irene and Brian.

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According to page 82, why is Clare generally liked by those she meets?

• Her friendship with Irene immediately puts her in high standing.

• She is an excellent cook and offers "sweet food" to others.

• She often says little, sitting silently and unobtrusively.

• She often appears pathetic and ill-used, inciting sympathy, or at the very least a little mysterious.

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