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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. Anne secretly knows that Dr. Anderson might
(a) Have a split personality.
(b) Lose his willpower when it comes to Helga.
(c) Lose his job and become dependent.
(d) Cheat on her throughout their marriage.

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

3. Olsen refers to Helga's refusal of him as
(a) Comic relief.
(b) A tragedy.
(c) Totally expected.
(d) A waste of time.

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

5. One of the duties of her new job is to
(a) Read to Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(b) Teach small children.
(c) Travel with Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(d) Clean a large, beautiful home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that

2. Irene privately considers what it would be like if

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

4. Green's bad habits are outweighed by his

5. The staging of Helga by her aunt and uncle make Helga feel like

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