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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) That her mother has died.
(b) That her mother was white.
(c) Her teaching background.
(d) The relationship between the two.

2. What dominates Helga's mind when rich men court her in New York?
(a) Her wish to stay with Anne.
(b) Her simple life in Chicago.
(c) Robert Anderson.
(d) Her career goals.

3. Once again, Helga realizes that
(a) Harlem is superior to Denmark.
(b) Negroes are her own people.
(c) Negroes are superior to whites.
(d) Harlem is the height of racism.

4. Green's bad habits are outweighed by his
(a) Good looks.
(b) Long sermons.
(c) Devotion to her.
(d) Goodness and holiness.

5. Helga thinks she has now
(a) Lost her mind.
(b) Hit the bottom.
(c) Found her saving grace.
(d) Avoided suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is

2. It is possible that Helga Crane is

3. Soon after Helga is well enough to be out of bed

4. For her departure from Denmark, Helga now blames

5. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of

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