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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. For her departure from Denmark, Helga now blames
(a) Katrina.
(b) Herr Poul.
(c) Herself.
(d) Axel Olsen.

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

3. Anne's feelings about racism cause her to
(a) Stay out of Harlem.
(b) Reject blacks.
(c) Keep to herself.
(d) Hate white people.

4. It is possible that Helga Crane is
(a) Ready to settle down with anyone.
(b) Desperate to be married.
(c) In love with Dr. Anderson.
(d) Too irritable to have a relationship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga is angry at herself because

2. Helga wishes that the school would not

3. Helga projects a sense of

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

5. Mrs. Hayes-Rore warns Helga not to mention

Short Essay Questions

1. What was it about Helga's past that was so unhappy? Is her unhappiness justified? Why, or why not?

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

3. Discuss Helga's newly emerging feelings about the black population around her in New York. What might this mean about Helga?

4. What is Helga's reasoning for not wanting children? Is this just a defense mechanism on her part? Why, or why not?

5. 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?

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

7. Why does Anne begin avoiding Helga? Has something come between them? What is it?

8. 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?

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. Is it clear whether Helga is liked by her peers or colleagues? If so, is it genuine? Is Helga a likable person?

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