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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga leaves Denmark with the expectation of
(a) Staying in Harlem forever.
(b) Bringing Anne back with her.
(c) Returning after the wedding.
(d) Marrying Dr. Anderson.

2. In the sophisticated crowd, James Vayle seems
(a) Young and innocent.
(b) Highly principled.
(c) Like a country boy.
(d) Silly and under-dressed.

3. When she finds Anne gone upon her return from the tea, Helga
(a) Is upset.
(b) Is worried.
(c) Is indifferent.
(d) Is disappointed.

4. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows
(a) His artistic finesse.
(b) Disrespect for Helga and her race.
(c) His true intentions of marrying Fru Dahl.
(d) His noble personality.

5. When she is dressed for tea, Helga's uncle decides that she
(a) Needs a better hairdo.
(b) Must have earrings.
(c) Needs higher heels.
(d) Needs more makeup.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?

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

3. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people

4. Helga now feels alienated from

5. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that

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