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

2. The conversations at the tea Helga attends
(a) Bore and exasperate her.
(b) Make her irritable.
(c) Make her want to serve her race.
(d) Excite her.

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

4. What emotion does Dr. Anderson's presence stir up in Helga?
(a) Her depression.
(b) Her superiority.
(c) Her grief.
(d) Her anger.

5. Helga's aunt resembles
(a) Helga's mother.
(b) Uncle Peter.
(c) Audrey Denny.
(d) Helga's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why might Helga have felt alienated in the "Negro" school as a child?

3. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is

4. Helga remembers her mother being

5. Where does Helga encounter Robert Anderson again?

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