View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. The husband of Mrs. Hayes-Rore died
(a) At his own hand.
(b) Mysteriously.
(c) After a long illness.
(d) In peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Olsen thinks Helga's surprise at his proposal is

2. Anne does not know that Helga

3. When she is dressed for tea, Helga's uncle decides that she

4. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

5. As Helga watches the dancers, she sees

(see the answer key)

This section contains 265 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample