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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand, Chapters Twenty-Four and Twenty-Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a letter, Anne asks Helga to
(a) Not be mad at her.
(b) Forget about Dr. Anderson.
(c) Forget her past in Harlem.
(d) Attend her wedding to Dr. Anderson.

2. Helga chooses to remain
(a) In Alabama with her beloved husband.
(b) A servant of God.
(c) In her unhappy situation.
(d) Bedridden for as long as she can.

3. Peter's wife told Helga her presence was not
(a) Surprising.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Appropriate.
(d) Convenient.

4. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?
(a) She is determined.
(b) She is ashamed.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She wants her to disappear.

5. When she finds Anne gone upon her return from the tea, Helga
(a) Is upset.
(b) Is indifferent.
(c) Is worried.
(d) Is disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Helga have felt alienated in the "Negro" school as a child?

2. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?

3. Helga's false pride masks her

4. Prior to Olsen's proposal, Helga had planned to

5. Olsen thinks Helga's surprise at his proposal is

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