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

2. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?
(a) Make him jealous.
(b) Arrange never to see him again.
(c) Set him straight regarding their talk in Naxos.
(d) Get him matched up with Anne.

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

4. Why does Irene bring up Junior being exposed to sexually tinged jokes?
(a) To see if it will make him interested in her.
(b) To divert his attention from his unhappiness.
(c) To cause a spark in him.
(d) To be suggestive about the subject.

5. The remade green velvet dress
(a) Exposed more of Helga's body.
(b) Was made blousy and full.
(c) Was heavy and obtrusive.
(d) Covered Helga from head to toe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga is sure that James Vayle's family

2. Clare is very

3. Dr. Anderson would hope that Helga would, instead, prefer to

4. Helga projects a sense of

5. The portrait Olsen has painted of Helga is

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