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

2. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people
(a) Admired her color and hair.
(b) Ignored her skin color.
(c) Wanted her to join their clubs.
(d) Wanted to see her dance.

3. Helga feels the school's intention is to
(a) Turn black children into white children.
(b) Teach the children arts and crafts.
(c) Preserve the Negro culture.
(d) Pave the way for college students.

4. For more than a week, Helga remains in a state of
(a) Prayer.
(b) Rage.
(c) Blissful motherhood.
(d) Unconsciousness.

5. Helga tells her story to Mrs. Hayes-Rore who
(a) Seems to withdraw from her.
(b) Reacts with anger toward her.
(c) Admonishes her for sharing.
(d) Feels only sympathy for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irene allowing Clare into the private rooms of the house symbolizes

2. For her departure from Denmark, Helga now blames

3. It is possible that Helga Crane is

4. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is

5. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is

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