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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. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is
(a) An administrator for Chicago schools.
(b) A struggling actress.
(c) An activist for the Negro cause.
(d) An entertainer.

2. Soon after Helga is well enough to be out of bed
(a) She prays for redemption.
(b) She begins to give birth to her fifth child.
(c) She packs up to leave.
(d) She rejects Green's advances.

3. Mrs. Hayes-Rore warns Helga not to mention
(a) The relationship between the two.
(b) That her mother was white.
(c) Her teaching background.
(d) That her mother has died.

4. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of
(a) Having both God and man.
(b) Avoiding a return to Denmark.
(c) Hurting James Vayle.
(d) Avenging Dr. Anderson's cruelty.

5. At the tea, Irene is
(a) Unusually chatty.
(b) Preoccupied with her children.
(c) Her usual charming self.
(d) Clearly tired of Hugh Wentworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is

2. The sermon heard earlier affects Helga because

3. Helga makes the decision while she is still bedridden to

4. In a letter, Anne asks Helga to

5. When she is dressed for tea, Helga's uncle decides that she

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