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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. At the vaudeville house, Helga feels
(a) Anger at Anne for her race.
(b) Hatred for the Negro performers.
(c) Ashamed of her self.
(d) Anger toward Axel Olsen.

2. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows
(a) His noble personality.
(b) His true intentions of marrying Fru Dahl.
(c) His artistic finesse.
(d) Disrespect for Helga and her race.

3. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to
(a) Cynicism and disgust.
(b) Mild interest.
(c) Irritable disrespect.
(d) Energized enthusiasm.

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

5. Helga is tired of black people
(a) Being walked on by whites.
(b) Denigrating white people.
(c) Wanting to be white.
(d) Sticking together.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?

2. It is possible that Helga Crane is

3. The staging of Helga by her aunt and uncle make Helga feel like

4. Helga makes the decision while she is still bedridden to

5. James Vayle feels it is important

(see the answer key)

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