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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is
(a) Negre.
(b) Ebone.
(c) Sorte.
(d) Sienna.

2. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes
(a) She loves to travel.
(b) She does not want to fit in.
(c) Her feelings are hurt.
(d) She is better than these people.

3. Helga's step-siblings were
(a) Danish children.
(b) Black children.
(c) White children.
(d) Mulatto children.

4. In a letter, Anne asks Helga to
(a) Forget her past in Harlem.
(b) Forget about Dr. Anderson.
(c) Attend her wedding to Dr. Anderson.
(d) Not be mad at her.

5. Helga has found peace and contentment in
(a) Anne's house.
(b) Her spirituality.
(c) Her job.
(d) Harlem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brian's comments about sex being a joke indicate that

2. Helga feels the school's intention is to

3. What the Dahls have wanted all along was

4. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

5. Back in Harlem, Anne has

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