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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. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is
(a) Perfectly content and relaxed.
(b) Passionate about children.
(c) Angry and wants to leave.
(d) Fulfilled in her job.

2. Helga resents the authority structure's tendency to be
(a) Judgmental.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Condescending.

3. Prior to Olsen's proposal, Helga had planned to
(a) Begin a new relationship with Herr Dahl.
(b) Steal Dr. Anderson from Anne.
(c) Turn her attention to another man.
(d) Date within her own race.

4. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is
(a) Sorte.
(b) Sienna.
(c) Negre.
(d) Ebone.

5. Helga has developed a new appreciation for
(a) New York and its excitement.
(b) Hard work.
(c) The black southerners and their simplicity.
(d) Naxos and its efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. James Vayle, to whom Helga is engaged,

2. In this section, Clare is now

3. Helga's aunt Katrina wants Helga to

4. What is the implication that surrounds Clare's rich white male companions?

5. Dr. Anderson thinks that Helga's reaction to injustice is

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