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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand - Chapters Six and Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. One of the duties of her new job is to
(a) Clean a large, beautiful home.
(b) Read to Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(c) Teach small children.
(d) Travel with Mrs. Hayes-Rore.

3. Helga's false pride masks her
(a) Lack of taste.
(b) Insecurity and pain.
(c) Coldness.
(d) Cruel nature.

4. Dr. Anderson thinks that Helga's reaction to injustice is
(a) Too sensitive.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Unprofessional.
(d) Appropriate.

5. Why does her uncle's wife reject Helga?
(a) She does not believe Helga.
(b) She is simply cruel and evil.
(c) She thinks Helga dresses too loudly.
(d) She feels Helga is not a valid member of the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga found her job with the help of

2. Helga feels she does not fit in with this community because

3. Helga decides to ask her maternal uncle for help because

4. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?

5. Helga finally finds work as

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