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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people
(a) Wanted to see her dance.
(b) Ignored her skin color.
(c) Admired her color and hair.
(d) Wanted her to join their clubs.

3. Dr. Anderson has assumed that Helga's good qualities are due to
(a) The facade she wears.
(b) Her good breeding.
(c) Her sense of morality.
(d) Her fine education.

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

5. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is
(a) Perfectly content and relaxed.
(b) Angry and wants to leave.
(c) Passionate about children.
(d) Fulfilled in her job.

6. Why is Helga distressed at the end of this chapter?
(a) She wants to continue to live with Anne.
(b) She is jealous, confused and afraid.
(c) She misses her aunt and uncle.
(d) She is angry to be black.

7. Katrina would like Helga to
(a) Be less flambouyant.
(b) Be attracted to Axel Olsen.
(c) Make more friends.
(d) Stay with her forever.

8. Helga feels she does not fit in with this community because
(a) She is an aggressive woman.
(b) She is a black activist.
(c) Her hair is blonde.
(d) Her skin is fair.

9. Helga could never marry
(a) A white man.
(b) An artist.
(c) A black man.
(d) A Dane.

10. Once again, Helga realizes that
(a) Negroes are superior to whites.
(b) Negroes are her own people.
(c) Harlem is the height of racism.
(d) Harlem is superior to Denmark.

11. At the vaudeville house, Helga feels
(a) Anger toward Axel Olsen.
(b) Ashamed of her self.
(c) Anger at Anne for her race.
(d) Hatred for the Negro performers.

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

13. Where does Helga encounter Robert Anderson again?
(a) At a health seminar at her employer's.
(b) At a health meeting in a church.
(c) At an insurance conference in Harlem.
(d) At a local restaurant.

14. The furnishings in Anne Grey's home
(a) Appeal to Helga's sense of aesthetics.
(b) Are too modern for her home.
(c) Have been bought from museums.
(d) Are old and dusty.

15. What the Dahls have wanted all along was
(a) An artist in the family.
(b) For Helga to leave.
(c) A better understanding of Helga.
(d) For Helga to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is

2. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because

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

4. Helga considers the clothing of the staff to be

5. Knowing she is without support, Helga's desperation turns to

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