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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand - Chapters Six and Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga gets a job in New York at
(a) A law firm.
(b) A factory.
(c) An insurance firm.
(d) A retail store.

2. Helga tells her story to Mrs. Hayes-Rore who
(a) Feels only sympathy for her.
(b) Reacts with anger toward her.
(c) Admonishes her for sharing.
(d) Seems to withdraw from her.

3. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes
(a) Her feelings are hurt.
(b) She loves to travel.
(c) She is better than these people.
(d) She does not want to fit in.

4. When Dr. Anderson makes an assumption about her background, Helga
(a) Hopes he will find her repulsive.
(b) Accepts the compliment and smiles.
(c) Responds angrily with the truth about her parents.
(d) Is glad no one knows about her lack of family.

5. Helga has trouble finding work because she
(a) Has no references.
(b) Knows no one in Chicago.
(c) Is too persistent.
(d) Tries too hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga wishes that the school would not

2. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that

3. Helga Crane loves

4. Helga projects a sense of

5. What disturbs Helga about her conversation with Dr. Anderson?

(see the answer key)

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