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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand, Chapters Eighteen and Nineteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert Anderson's kiss makes Helga
(a) Glad that he has rejected her.
(b) Forget that he would not jeopardize his self-esteem.
(c) Consider marrying James Vayle.
(d) Realize that she does not like him.

2. James Vayle is clearly
(a) A loser in Harlem.
(b) A negotiator.
(c) Still in love with Helga.
(d) A frightened man.

3. Anne secretly knows that Dr. Anderson might
(a) Have a split personality.
(b) Lose his willpower when it comes to Helga.
(c) Cheat on her throughout their marriage.
(d) Lose his job and become dependent.

4. Knowing she is without support, Helga's desperation turns to
(a) Plotting and scheming for greater status.
(b) Revolutionary thoughts.
(c) Determination to make it on her own.
(d) Anger toward all white people.

5. Anne's feelings about racism cause her to
(a) Stay out of Harlem.
(b) Reject blacks.
(c) Hate white people.
(d) Keep to herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga's false pride masks her

2. Why is Helga distressed at the end of this chapter?

3. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes

4. Helga gets a job in New York at

5. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is

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