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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might Helga have felt alienated in the "Negro" school as a child?
(a) She was not very smart.
(b) She was not good looking.
(c) She was fair-skinned.
(d) Her attitude was superior.

2. Why does Irene bring up Junior's exposure to sexually tainted jokes?
(a) She hopes it will spark some life in his eyes.
(b) She is trying to divert Brian's attention.
(c) She wants to punish Brian.
(d) She is being suggestive.

3. For her departure from Denmark, Helga now blames
(a) Katrina.
(b) Herself.
(c) Herr Poul.
(d) Axel Olsen.

4. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is
(a) Negre.
(b) Sorte.
(c) Sienna.
(d) Ebone.

5. What Helga respects in Audrey is
(a) Her incredible talent for dancing.
(b) Her beautiful apricot colored dress.
(c) Her ability to look beyond racial barriers.
(d) Her intrigue with Dr. Anderson.

Short Answer Questions

1. It occurs to Helga that perhaps her new uncle

2. Anne does not know that Helga

3. When she is dressed for tea, Helga's uncle decides that she

4. Helga has trouble finding work because she

5. It is possible that Helga Crane is

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