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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand, Chapter Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is possible that Helga Crane is
(a) Ready to settle down with anyone.
(b) Too irritable to have a relationship.
(c) Desperate to be married.
(d) In love with Dr. Anderson.

2. Helga Crane loves
(a) Beauty and beautiful things.
(b) Classical music.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Being black and educated.

3. Helga has trouble finding work because she
(a) Tries too hard.
(b) Knows no one in Chicago.
(c) Is too persistent.
(d) Has no references.

4. The portrait Olsen has painted of Helga is
(a) A mocking likeness.
(b) Exact and lifelike.
(c) Demure and soft.
(d) Exotic and wild.

5. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is
(a) Shame.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Defiance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is

2. What disturbs Helga about her conversation with Dr. Anderson?

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

4. The remade green velvet dress

5. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows

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