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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's most recent infant
(a) Was nursed by Clementine.
(b) Is cared for by Pastor Green.
(c) Looks just like Helga.
(d) Passed away after one week.

2. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?
(a) Because he is a voyeur.
(b) Because he wants to see black people.
(c) Because he is self-righteous.
(d) Because he is attracted to black women.

3. Irene's response to Clare's letter is that she
(a) Desperately wants to see her.
(b) Wants to rekindle their friendship.
(c) Really does not want to see her.
(d) Hopes Clare will come soon.

4. Brian's comments about sex being a joke indicate that
(a) He thinks sex is hilarious.
(b) He is happy with his marriage.
(c) He sees the humor in the jokes.
(d) He and Irene don't have much of a sex life.

5. What has Irene heard about Clare since they were young?
(a) She is a high fashion model in New York.
(b) She has been seen with rich white men.
(c) She has found a career as a dancer.
(d) She has been a housewife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga's aunt Katrina wants Helga to

2. Irene does not tell Brian about bumping into Bellew because

3. Anne does not know that Helga

4. Peter's wife told Helga her presence was not

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

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