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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she finds Anne gone upon her return from the tea, Helga
(a) Is indifferent.
(b) Is disappointed.
(c) Is worried.
(d) Is upset.

2. In Chicago, Helga finds a place to stay
(a) At the local YWCA.
(b) With an old friend.
(c) At the local golf club.
(d) With a roommate in an apartment.

3. Helga's aunt resembles
(a) Helga's mother.
(b) Helga's father.
(c) Audrey Denny.
(d) Uncle Peter.

4. Helga gets a job in New York at
(a) A law firm.
(b) A retail store.
(c) An insurance firm.
(d) A factory.

5. Helga has trouble finding work because she
(a) Tries too hard.
(b) Is too persistent.
(c) Knows no one in Chicago.
(d) Has no references.

6. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes
(a) She loves to travel.
(b) She is better than these people.
(c) Her feelings are hurt.
(d) She does not want to fit in.

7. James Vayle feels it is important
(a) For everyone to have at least one child.
(b) For negroes at the top of the race to have children.
(c) For Helga to be married and settled down.
(d) That poorer negroes continue to have children.

8. Helga is sure that James Vayle's family
(a) Wishes she would marry him.
(b) Is spiteful and petty.
(c) Disapproves of her.
(d) Is warm and inviting.

9. Helga's step-siblings were
(a) White children.
(b) Black children.
(c) Mulatto children.
(d) Danish children.

10. Axel Olsen tells Helga that she has
(a) The determination of a white woman.
(b) The stubbornness of a mule.
(c) The soul of a prostitute.
(d) The grace of an African.

11. Helga has found peace and contentment in
(a) Her job.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Anne's house.
(d) Her spirituality.

12. Olsen thinks Helga's surprise at his proposal is
(a) Feigned.
(b) Funny.
(c) Cute.
(d) Ridiculous.

13. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows
(a) His true intentions of marrying Fru Dahl.
(b) His artistic finesse.
(c) Disrespect for Helga and her race.
(d) His noble personality.

14. What Helga respects in Audrey is
(a) Her ability to look beyond racial barriers.
(b) Her intrigue with Dr. Anderson.
(c) Her incredible talent for dancing.
(d) Her beautiful apricot colored dress.

15. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She wants her to disappear.
(c) She is determined.
(d) She is ashamed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is

2. Dr. Anderson has assumed that Helga's good qualities are due to

3. When she realizes what Axel Olsen is implying, Helga feels

4. It occurs to Helga that perhaps her new uncle

5. What would Helga like to accomplish with Dr. Crane?

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