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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 need to be recognized as different.
(b) Her preference for the black race.
(c) Her impending flight.
(d) Her status as a socialite.

2. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of
(a) Avenging Dr. Anderson's cruelty.
(b) Hurting James Vayle.
(c) Having both God and man.
(d) Avoiding a return to Denmark.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As to Clare's motives, Irene is

2. Anne does not know that Helga

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

4. Her deepest regret over the incident with Anderson is

5. Brian demands that Irene

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