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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. The time spent without Clare in the picture
(a) Is a great comfort to Irene.
(b) Does not clear up Irene's suspicions.
(c) Brings Brian's affection back to Irene.
(d) Solidifies her certainty of their affair.

2. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes
(a) She loves to travel.
(b) Her feelings are hurt.
(c) She is better than these people.
(d) She does not want to fit in.

3. Anne Grey symbolizes
(a) Helga's worst stereotype.
(b) What Helga wishes to be.
(c) The depths to which Helga has sunk.
(d) The snobbery of New York city.

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

5. Helga Crane loves
(a) Classical music.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Being black and educated.
(d) Beauty and beautiful things.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Brian demands that Irene

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

4. When it comes to Clare's motives, Irene is

5. The painter, Herr Olsen, finds Helga's looks to be

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