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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Hayes-Rore warns Helga not to mention
(a) The relationship between the two.
(b) That her mother has died.
(c) Her teaching background.
(d) That her mother was white.

2. What effect did Uncle Peter's check have on Helga?
(a) She begins to miss her mother.
(b) She realizes she has felt yoked to her race.
(c) She feels guilty or causing Peter such trouble.
(d) She remembers that she likes being white.

3. Why does Irene bring up Junior being exposed to sexually tinged jokes?
(a) To divert his attention from his unhappiness.
(b) To cause a spark in him.
(c) To be suggestive about the subject.
(d) To see if it will make him interested in her.

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

5. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?
(a) Set him straight regarding their talk in Naxos.
(b) Arrange never to see him again.
(c) Get him matched up with Anne.
(d) Make him jealous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anne secretly knows that Dr. Anderson might

2. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?

3. Brian would rather be living in

4. Helga feels that at Naxos she is

5. Helga's step-siblings were

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