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

2. Irene is determined to keep her life
(a) Peaceful and serene.
(b) Wild and carefree.
(c) Spontaneous and fun.
(d) Orderly and managed.

3. Helga chooses to remain
(a) Bedridden for as long as she can.
(b) In her unhappy situation.
(c) A servant of God.
(d) In Alabama with her beloved husband.

4. Helga could never marry
(a) A black man.
(b) A white man.
(c) An artist.
(d) A Dane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Clare mentions she would do anything to get what she wants, it

2. Does Irene want Clare in her life again?

3. The rejection Helga held earlier for America has turned to

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

5. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

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