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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga is disturbed by her euphoric feelings from the music, telling herself
(a) She does not like to dance.
(b) She is not a jungle animal.
(c) She is not an African American.
(d) She is of Danish descent.

2. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because
(a) She socializes with whites and blacks.
(b) She dances with anyone who asks.
(c) She is a heavy drinker.
(d) She dresses loudly.

3. Why does Irene bring up Junior being exposed to sexually tinged jokes?
(a) To see if it will make him interested in her.
(b) To divert his attention from his unhappiness.
(c) To cause a spark in him.
(d) To be suggestive about the subject.

4. About to be sick in the crowd of worshippers, Helga got
(a) The idea of of singing.
(b) Saved.
(c) The flu.
(d) Naked.

5. The dress Helga chooses to wear to Anne's homecoming party represents
(a) Her need to be recognized as different.
(b) Her preference for the black race.
(c) Her status as a socialite.
(d) Her impending flight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Helga respects in Audrey is

2. Anne does not know that Helga

3. What effect did Uncle Peter's check have on Helga?

4. Brian would rather be living in

5. As Helga watches the dancers, she sees

(see the answer key)

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