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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. The painter, Herr Olsen, finds Helga's looks to be
(a) Somewhat sleazy.
(b) Amazing and marvelous.
(c) Odd and almost frightening.
(d) Unusual and fearsome.

2. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that
(a) She is appalled and disgusted.
(b) The story strikes a familiar note.
(c) She becomes quite bored with Helga's drama.
(d) People do not talk about intermingling race.

3. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that
(a) She has a better place in society.
(b) She has abandoned her family.
(c) Her family was wealthy at one time.
(d) She comes from questionable circumstances.

4. Where does Helga encounter Robert Anderson again?
(a) At a health meeting in a church.
(b) At an insurance conference in Harlem.
(c) At a local restaurant.
(d) At a health seminar at her employer's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The remade green velvet dress

2. Helga's step-siblings were

3. When Dr. Anderson makes an assumption about her background, Helga

4. In her aunt' home, Helga's innate desire for things

5. The furnishings in Anne Grey's home

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