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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 staging of Helga by her aunt and uncle make Helga feel like
(a) A monkey.
(b) A peacock.
(c) A pet dog.
(d) A dinosaur.

2. Helga projects a sense of
(a) Poverty.
(b) Fear.
(c) Affluence.
(d) Indifference.

3. When it comes to Clare's motives, Irene is
(a) Understanding.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Naive.
(d) Outspoken.

4. Helga's false pride masks her
(a) Insecurity and pain.
(b) Lack of taste.
(c) Coldness.
(d) Cruel nature.

5. Why does her uncle's wife reject Helga?
(a) She thinks Helga dresses too loudly.
(b) She feels Helga is not a valid member of the family.
(c) She is simply cruel and evil.
(d) She does not believe Helga.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

2. What is a personality trait of Clare's that stands out in Irene's mind?

3. Her deepest regret over the incident with Anderson is

4. Prior to Olsen's proposal, Helga had planned to

5. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?

(see the answer key)

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