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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Helga considers the clothing of the staff to be
(a) Colorless.
(b) Dowdy.
(c) Poor quality.
(d) Lovely.

3. Helga projects a sense of
(a) Poverty.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Affluence.
(d) Fear.

4. The remade green velvet dress
(a) Was made blousy and full.
(b) Exposed more of Helga's body.
(c) Was heavy and obtrusive.
(d) Covered Helga from head to toe.

5. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to
(a) Translate for Helga's new uncle.
(b) Greet Helga in Dutch.
(c) Help with Helga's bags.
(d) Satisfy their curiosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga considers Negro society to be

2. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is

3. Helga now feels alienated from

4. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is

5. Helga's aunt Katrina wants Helga to

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