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

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

3. Helga now feels alienated from
(a) Her aunt.
(b) The Negro race.
(c) Harlem and New York.
(d) Herself.

4. Brian states that sex is a joke because
(a) He likes off color jokes.
(b) He thinks sex is hilarious.
(c) His marriage is clearly unhappy.
(d) He wants his son to think sex is funny.

5. Her deepest regret over the incident with Anderson is
(a) That she did not tell Anne.
(b) That she made a fool of herself.
(c) She never really liked him.
(d) Her broken relationship with Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brian demands that Irene

2. The dress Helga chooses to wear to Anne's homecoming party represents

3. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people

4. Helga thinks she has now

5. Helga takes the time to

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