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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. Anne Grey symbolizes
(a) The depths to which Helga has sunk.
(b) Helga's worst stereotype.
(c) The snobbery of New York city.
(d) What Helga wishes to be.

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

3. Margaret Creighton is
(a) Worried about losing her job.
(b) A lost soul.
(c) Concerned for Helga's career.
(d) Afraid Helga might be ill.

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

5. Mrs. Hayes-Rore warns Helga not to mention
(a) That her mother has died.
(b) That her mother was white.
(c) The relationship between the two.
(d) Her teaching background.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga's false pride masks her

2. Helga gets a job in New York at

3. Helga considers the clothing of the staff to be

4. Helga considers that perhaps her feelings for Dr. Anderson mean that

5. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

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