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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chicago, Clare's husband
(a) Denegrated and insulted the black race.
(b) Spoke of his unconditional love for people.
(c) Claimed he had Negro blood.
(d) Asked Irene to leave.

2. Brian's comments about sex being a joke indicate that
(a) He sees the humor in the jokes.
(b) He is happy with his marriage.
(c) He thinks sex is hilarious.
(d) He and Irene don't have much of a sex life.

3. What feelings come up for Irene when remembering her visit with Clare in Chicago
(a) Shame and sadness.
(b) Love and longing.
(c) Anger and humiliation.
(d) Old ties of friendship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Helga respects in Audrey is

2. Dr. Anderson's rejection of her leaves Helga

3. Once again, Helga realizes that

4. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

5. The husband of Mrs. Hayes-Rore died

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