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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Helga distressed at the end of this chapter?
(a) She is angry to be black.
(b) She is jealous, confused and afraid.
(c) She misses her aunt and uncle.
(d) She wants to continue to live with Anne.

2. Back in Harlem, Anne has
(a) Rejected Helga completely.
(b) Distanced herself from Helga.
(c) Become overly-protective.
(d) Begun to drink heavily.

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

4. Knowing she is without support, Helga's desperation turns to
(a) Revolutionary thoughts.
(b) Anger toward all white people.
(c) Determination to make it on her own.
(d) Plotting and scheming for greater status.

5. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?
(a) She wants her to disappear.
(b) She is ashamed.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is determined.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows

4. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to

5. What feelings come up for Irene when remembering her visit with Clare in Chicago

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