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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand - Chapters Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is
(a) Indifference.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Shame.
(d) Defiance.

2. Helga's false pride masks her
(a) Cruel nature.
(b) Insecurity and pain.
(c) Coldness.
(d) Lack of taste.

3. Helga tells her story to Mrs. Hayes-Rore who
(a) Seems to withdraw from her.
(b) Admonishes her for sharing.
(c) Feels only sympathy for her.
(d) Reacts with anger toward her.

4. The remade green velvet dress
(a) Covered Helga from head to toe.
(b) Exposed more of Helga's body.
(c) Was heavy and obtrusive.
(d) Was made blousy and full.

5. When Dr. Anderson makes an assumption about her background, Helga
(a) Is glad no one knows about her lack of family.
(b) Accepts the compliment and smiles.
(c) Hopes he will find her repulsive.
(d) Responds angrily with the truth about her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is

2. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that

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

4. When she finds Anne gone upon her return from the tea, Helga

5. How did Helga's mother lift herself out of her bad situation?

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