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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand, Chapters Eighteen and Nineteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that
(a) She is appalled and disgusted.
(b) The story strikes a familiar note.
(c) People do not talk about intermingling race.
(d) She becomes quite bored with Helga's drama.

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

3. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?
(a) Get him matched up with Anne.
(b) Set him straight regarding their talk in Naxos.
(c) Make him jealous.
(d) Arrange never to see him again.

4. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is
(a) Perfectly content and relaxed.
(b) Passionate about children.
(c) Angry and wants to leave.
(d) Fulfilled in her job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter's wife told Helga her presence was not

2. Where does Helga encounter Robert Anderson again?

3. The staging of Helga by her aunt and uncle make Helga feel like

4. Helga has trouble finding work because she

5. What the Dahls have wanted all along was

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