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

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

3. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people
(a) Wanted her to join their clubs.
(b) Ignored her skin color.
(c) Wanted to see her dance.
(d) Admired her color and hair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of

2. Helga thinks she has now

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

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

5. Brian would rather be living in

(see the answer key)

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