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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) Too irritable to have a relationship.
(b) Desperate to be married.
(c) In love with Dr. Anderson.
(d) Ready to settle down with anyone.

2. The dress Helga chooses to wear to Anne's homecoming party represents
(a) Her preference for the black race.
(b) Her impending flight.
(c) Her status as a socialite.
(d) Her need to be recognized as different.

3. What disturbs Helga about her conversation with Dr. Anderson?
(a) She feels she told half-truths.
(b) She wanted to stay.
(c) She feels she confided too much to him.
(d) She is ashamed of herself for resigning.

4. Helga's aunt Katrina wants Helga to
(a) Mind her manners.
(b) Wear brightly colored clothing.
(c) Dress in a subdued manner.
(d) Wear less makeup.

5. Olsen thinks Helga's surprise at his proposal is
(a) Feigned.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Cute.
(d) Funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. The portrait Olsen has painted of Helga is

2. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is

3. James Vayle, to whom Helga is engaged,

4. Anne does not know that Helga

5. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that

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