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

2. At the vaudeville house, Helga feels
(a) Anger toward Axel Olsen.
(b) Anger at Anne for her race.
(c) Hatred for the Negro performers.
(d) Ashamed of her self.

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

4. Helga resents the authority structure's tendency to be
(a) Aloof.
(b) Judgmental.
(c) Condescending.
(d) Indifferent.

5. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that
(a) She has abandoned her family.
(b) Her family was wealthy at one time.
(c) She comes from questionable circumstances.
(d) She has a better place in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Anderson has assumed that Helga's good qualities are due to

2. Anne Grey symbolizes

3. Helga Crane loves

4. Helga feels like a criminal when she meets Anne because

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

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