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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Brian would rather be living in
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) Southern Europe.
(c) South Africa.
(d) South America.

3. Helga considers that perhaps her feelings for Dr. Anderson mean that
(a) She is in love with him.
(b) She resents him.
(c) She wishes he would leave New York.
(d) She longs for Naxos.

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

5. Clare cries at the end of Chapter 4
(a) Because she plans to hurt the children.
(b) Because she is so happy to be there.
(c) For reasons we do not yet know.
(d) Because she knows she is leaving.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Brian's comments about sex being a joke indicate that

3. The time spent without Clare in the picture

4. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?

5. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

(see the answer key)

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