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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. The remade green velvet dress
(a) Covered Helga from head to toe.
(b) Exposed more of Helga's body.
(c) Was made blousy and full.
(d) Was heavy and obtrusive.

2. Irene Redfield does not
(a) Try to pass as a white person.
(b) Reveal to anyone that she is black.
(c) Discuss her skin color.
(d) Does not tell her sons they are black.

3. Helga takes the time to
(a) Prepare the house for Anne's arrival home.
(b) Scrub the floors and windows.
(c) Order the maid to change Anne's bed.
(d) Write a note to Anne about her departure.

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

5. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that
(a) She has a better place in society.
(b) She has abandoned her family.
(c) Her family was wealthy at one time.
(d) She comes from questionable circumstances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because

2. Helga leaves Denmark with the expectation of

3. Helga projects a sense of

4. Helga makes the decision while she is still bedridden to

5. Helga wishes that the school would not

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