View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga remembers her mother being
(a) Gregarious.
(b) Remote.
(c) Polite.
(d) Nurturing.

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

3. Katrina would like Helga to
(a) Stay with her forever.
(b) Be attracted to Axel Olsen.
(c) Make more friends.
(d) Be less flambouyant.

4. Why does her uncle's wife reject Helga?
(a) She feels Helga is not a valid member of the family.
(b) She thinks Helga dresses too loudly.
(c) She does not believe Helga.
(d) She is simply cruel and evil.

5. It is possible that Helga Crane is
(a) In love with Dr. Anderson.
(b) Desperate to be married.
(c) Too irritable to have a relationship.
(d) Ready to settle down with anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. When she is dressed for tea, Helga's uncle decides that she

2. Helga has found peace and contentment in

3. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

4. Helga's step-siblings were

5. Anne's feelings about racism cause her to

(see the answer key)

This section contains 210 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample