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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga wants to leave Naxos because
(a) She does not fit in.
(b) She dislikes her students.
(c) The staff is dependent upon her.
(d) She hates James Vayle.

2. Helga has found peace and contentment in
(a) Anne's house.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Her spirituality.
(d) Her job.

3. Helga is disturbed by her euphoric feelings from the music, telling herself
(a) She does not like to dance.
(b) She is not an African American.
(c) She is of Danish descent.
(d) She is not a jungle animal.

4. When Dr. Anderson makes an assumption about her background, Helga
(a) Hopes he will find her repulsive.
(b) Is glad no one knows about her lack of family.
(c) Accepts the compliment and smiles.
(d) Responds angrily with the truth about her parents.

5. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to
(a) Energized enthusiasm.
(b) Mild interest.
(c) Irritable disrespect.
(d) Cynicism and disgust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga remembers her mother being

2. Helga feels that at Naxos she is

3. What effect did Uncle Peter's check have on Helga?

4. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people

5. Helga's false pride masks her

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