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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. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is
(a) Defiance.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Shame.
(d) Sadness.

2. Brian states that sex is a joke because
(a) He thinks sex is hilarious.
(b) His marriage is clearly unhappy.
(c) He likes off color jokes.
(d) He wants his son to think sex is funny.

3. James Vayle feels it is important
(a) For everyone to have at least one child.
(b) For Helga to be married and settled down.
(c) That poorer negroes continue to have children.
(d) For negroes at the top of the race to have children.

4. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because
(a) She dresses loudly.
(b) She is a heavy drinker.
(c) She dances with anyone who asks.
(d) She socializes with whites and blacks.

5. Helga considers the clothing of the staff to be
(a) Poor quality.
(b) Colorless.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Lovely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disturbs Helga about her conversation with Dr. Anderson?

2. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes

3. Why does Irene feel it unsafe for Clare to come back?

4. Helga wishes that the school would not

5. Helga feels the school's intention is to

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