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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Part Two, Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Clare's aunts do to her?
(a) Used her father against her.
(b) Tortured her with religion.
(c) Forced her to learn to cook.
(d) Made her care for them in their old age.

2. Peter's wife told Helga her presence was not
(a) Appropriate.
(b) Surprising.
(c) Acceptable.
(d) Convenient.

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

4. Olsen refers to Helga's refusal of him as
(a) Totally expected.
(b) A tragedy.
(c) A waste of time.
(d) Comic relief.

5. In her illness, Helga is unable to
(a) Ask the right questions.
(b) Love her new child.
(c) Give birth.
(d) Pray properly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Clare's father?

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

3. Knowing she is without support, Helga's desperation turns to

4. Helga finally finds work as

5. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to

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