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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Axel Olsen tells Helga that she has
(a) The determination of a white woman.
(b) The grace of an African.
(c) The stubbornness of a mule.
(d) The soul of a prostitute.

2. Helga feels she does not fit in with this community because
(a) She is an aggressive woman.
(b) Her hair is blonde.
(c) Her skin is fair.
(d) She is a black activist.

3. Helga's step-siblings were
(a) Danish children.
(b) Black children.
(c) Mulatto children.
(d) White children.

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

5. The conversations at the tea Helga attends
(a) Make her irritable.
(b) Excite her.
(c) Make her want to serve her race.
(d) Bore and exasperate her.

Short Answer Questions

1. The husband of Mrs. Hayes-Rore died

2. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?

3. Where does Helga encounter Robert Anderson again?

4. Where would Brian prefer to live?

5. Robert Anderson's kiss makes Helga

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