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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Part Two, Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Clare's aunts do to her?
(a) Made her care for them in their old age.
(b) Tortured her with religion.
(c) Used her father against her.
(d) Forced her to learn to cook.

2. Olsen refers to Helga's refusal of him as
(a) A tragedy.
(b) Totally expected.
(c) Comic relief.
(d) A waste of time.

3. What disturbs Helga about her conversation with Dr. Anderson?
(a) She is ashamed of herself for resigning.
(b) She wanted to stay.
(c) She feels she confided too much to him.
(d) She feels she told half-truths.

4. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to
(a) Greet Helga in Dutch.
(b) Satisfy their curiosity.
(c) Translate for Helga's new uncle.
(d) Help with Helga's bags.

5. The painter, Herr Olsen, finds Helga's looks to be
(a) Unusual and fearsome.
(b) Somewhat sleazy.
(c) Amazing and marvelous.
(d) Odd and almost frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is

2. Helga's step-siblings were

3. What feelings come up for Irene when remembering her visit with Clare in Chicago

4. At the vaudeville house, Helga feels

5. What dominates Helga's mind when rich men court her in New York?

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