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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Back in Harlem, Anne has
(a) Rejected Helga completely.
(b) Become overly-protective.
(c) Distanced herself from Helga.
(d) Begun to drink heavily.

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

3. Helga considers the clothing of the staff to be
(a) Poor quality.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Colorless.
(d) Dowdy.

4. Anne Grey symbolizes
(a) The depths to which Helga has sunk.
(b) What Helga wishes to be.
(c) The snobbery of New York city.
(d) Helga's worst stereotype.

5. The dress Helga chooses to wear to Anne's homecoming party represents
(a) Her need to be recognized as different.
(b) Her preference for the black race.
(c) Her status as a socialite.
(d) Her impending flight.

6. What effect did Uncle Peter's check have on Helga?
(a) She realizes she has felt yoked to her race.
(b) She remembers that she likes being white.
(c) She feels guilty or causing Peter such trouble.
(d) She begins to miss her mother.

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

8. When it comes to Dr. Anderson, Helga has now developed a vague sense of
(a) Superiority.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Indifference.

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

10. Her deepest regret over the incident with Anderson is
(a) That she did not tell Anne.
(b) That she made a fool of herself.
(c) She never really liked him.
(d) Her broken relationship with Anne.

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

12. Helga thinks she has now
(a) Hit the bottom.
(b) Found her saving grace.
(c) Lost her mind.
(d) Avoided suicide.

13. Helga's attempt to overcome her loneliness in Harlem has resulted in
(a) Anxiety and tension.
(b) Dullness and aversion.
(c) A more secure outlook.
(d) A stronger sense of her self.

14. Helga finally finds work as
(a) A teacher.
(b) A personal assistant.
(c) A housekeeper.
(d) A librarian.

15. Helga tells her story to Mrs. Hayes-Rore who
(a) Reacts with anger toward her.
(b) Seems to withdraw from her.
(c) Feels only sympathy for her.
(d) Admonishes her for sharing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Hayes-Rore is

3. What Helga respects in Audrey is

4. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is

5. Helga's step-siblings were

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