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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helga decides to ask her maternal uncle for help because
(a) Her father's relatives hate her.
(b) Her father's wealth has disappeared.
(c) Her mother would have wanted it.
(d) She knows he will take her in.

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

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

4. It is possible that Helga Crane is
(a) In love with Dr. Anderson.
(b) Desperate to be married.
(c) Ready to settle down with anyone.
(d) Too irritable to have a relationship.

5. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people
(a) Wanted her to join their clubs.
(b) Wanted to see her dance.
(c) Ignored her skin color.
(d) Admired her color and hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga thinks she has now

2. The sermon heard earlier affects Helga because

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

4. Helga is sure that James Vayle's family

5. In her aunt' home, Helga's innate desire for things

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