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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 feels like a criminal when she meets Anne because
(a) She knows she is taking advantage of Anne.
(b) She has taken money from Hayes-Rore.
(c) Anne thinks Helga's mother just recently died.
(d) She plans to abscond with Anne's fortune.

2. Helga considers that perhaps her feelings for Dr. Anderson mean that
(a) She is in love with him.
(b) She resents him.
(c) She wishes he would leave New York.
(d) She longs for Naxos.

3. Helga finally finds work as
(a) A teacher.
(b) A housekeeper.
(c) A librarian.
(d) A personal assistant.

4. Helga's attempt to overcome her loneliness in Harlem has resulted in
(a) Dullness and aversion.
(b) Anxiety and tension.
(c) A stronger sense of her self.
(d) A more secure outlook.

5. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is
(a) Negre.
(b) Sorte.
(c) Ebone.
(d) Sienna.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes

2. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is

3. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

4. Helga feels that at Naxos she is

5. Helga has found peace and contentment in

(see the answer key)

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