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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. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to
(a) Irritable disrespect.
(b) Energized enthusiasm.
(c) Cynicism and disgust.
(d) Mild interest.

2. One of the duties of her new job is to
(a) Teach small children.
(b) Clean a large, beautiful home.
(c) Read to Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(d) Travel with Mrs. Hayes-Rore.

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

4. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because
(a) She dances with anyone who asks.
(b) She socializes with whites and blacks.
(c) She is a heavy drinker.
(d) She dresses loudly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Fishers arrive at the boat in order to

2. The husband of Mrs. Hayes-Rore died

3. With his strange overtures toward her, Axel Olsen shows

4. The conversations at the tea Helga attends

5. Anne's feelings about racism cause her to

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Helga's "maladjustment" at Naxos. Is it about the school, or is it about Helga, or both?

2. What does Axel Olsen's portrait of Helga symbolize? Is the portrait important to the story? Why or why not?

3. 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?

4. Devastated over losing what she secretly hoped would develop into an affair with Anderson, Helga's depression returns. Discuss the worship service that she happens upon, and its symbolism.

5. To what do you suppose Helga is attracted in Dr. Anderson? (Hint: Up until now, the author repeatedly mentions a certain aspect of him.)

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

7. Dr. Anderson has almost talked Helga into staying at Naxos. What triggers her rage, and why?

8. Why does Helga decide to marry Reverend Green? Does her decision make any sense? Is she not concerned about the reactions of others?

9. What is it that disturbs Helga about Naxos' methods of educating children? Are her feelings justified?

10. Why does Helga think Anne is almost perfect? Is Anne perfect? What does Helga even know about her at this point in the story?

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