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

2. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that
(a) The story strikes a familiar note.
(b) She is appalled and disgusted.
(c) She becomes quite bored with Helga's drama.
(d) People do not talk about intermingling race.

3. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to
(a) Cynicism and disgust.
(b) Energized enthusiasm.
(c) Irritable disrespect.
(d) Mild interest.

4. Helga Crane loves
(a) Classical music.
(b) Being black and educated.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Beauty and beautiful things.

5. Helga gets a job in New York at
(a) A retail store.
(b) An insurance firm.
(c) A law firm.
(d) A factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?

2. James Vayle is clearly

3. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that

4. What does Clare's stationery say about her?

5. Green's bad habits are outweighed by his

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