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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the vaudeville house, Helga feels
(a) Ashamed of her self.
(b) Anger at Anne for her race.
(c) Anger toward Axel Olsen.
(d) Hatred for the Negro performers.

2. Dr. Anderson thinks that Helga's reaction to injustice is
(a) Too sensitive.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Appropriate.
(d) Unprofessional.

3. How did Helga's mother lift herself out of her bad situation?
(a) She stopped having children.
(b) She proclaimed her Danish heritage.
(c) She moved to Denmark.
(d) She married a white man.

4. Helga's aunt Katrina wants Helga to
(a) Dress in a subdued manner.
(b) Wear less makeup.
(c) Mind her manners.
(d) Wear brightly colored clothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga considers that perhaps her feelings for Dr. Anderson mean that

2. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes

3. It is possible that Helga Crane is

4. Helga feels that at Naxos she is

5. What does Clare's stationery say about her?

(see the answer key)

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