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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reason for Mrs. Hayes-Rore's reaction to Helga's story is that
(a) The story strikes a familiar note.
(b) She becomes quite bored with Helga's drama.
(c) People do not talk about intermingling race.
(d) She is appalled and disgusted.

2. James Vayle, to whom Helga is engaged,
(a) Has assimilated into the school's culture.
(b) Is a rebel and a loner.
(c) Has dishonorable intentions.
(d) Is a well-known gossip.

3. Helga wants to leave Naxos because
(a) She hates James Vayle.
(b) She does not fit in.
(c) The staff is dependent upon her.
(d) She dislikes her students.

4. Prior to Olsen's proposal, Helga had planned to
(a) Date within her own race.
(b) Steal Dr. Anderson from Anne.
(c) Begin a new relationship with Herr Dahl.
(d) Turn her attention to another man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga takes the time to

2. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

3. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

4. Helga's step-siblings were

5. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it about African Americans that Helga hates? Is this opinion of hers new, or has she felt this way for some time? What causes her to draw this conclusion?

2. Why does Helga return to Harlem? Discuss her newfound spiritual ties to the black population here. Is it the same connection she felt before? Why, or why not?

3. What does the story imply about Mrs. Hayes-Rore's husband? In what might he have been involved? Explain your answers, quoting text.

4. What exactly happens to Helga in Denmark? What is her social life like? Is she doomed to be unhappy again? Why?

5. Why does Helga feel free on the ship on her way to Denmark? Does being isolated in the middle of the ocean have any effect on her? If so, what?

6. Is Helga feeling regret as she leaves Naxos? Why or why not? Is this a good move for her career? Is sh being responsible?

7. Discuss Axel Olsen's inappropriateness with Helga. What kind of person is he? Why does Helga reject him?

8. What surprises does Katrina's character bring in the story? Does she provide a safe haven or a sense of family for Helga? Why, or why not?

9. What is the YWCA and why is Helga there? Is this a safe haven for her? Does it meet her high living standards?

10. What is the point of Larsen's description of Helga's response to the music at the club? What does the jungle animal description prove? Is this a racist passage?

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