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

2. Irene's response to Clare's letter is that she
(a) Hopes Clare will come soon.
(b) Really does not want to see her.
(c) Wants to rekindle their friendship.
(d) Desperately wants to see her.

3. Helga shows up at the mission
(a) Ready to receive God.
(b) Looking for a way to die.
(c) Wet and disoriented.
(d) Wishing to find friends.

4. As Helga watches the dancers, she sees
(a) A blurr of color and light.
(b) The beauty of her race.
(c) Gradations of color in the Negro race.
(d) The absurdity of her situation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Anderson's rejection of her leaves Helga

2. About to be sick in the crowd of worshippers, Helga got

3. Why is Helga distressed at the end of this chapter?

4. When Helga sees Audrey Denny with Dr. Anderson, she feels

5. Helga now feels alienated from

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