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

2. Axel Olsen tells Helga that she has
(a) The stubbornness of a mule.
(b) The soul of a prostitute.
(c) The grace of an African.
(d) The determination of a white woman.

3. About to be sick in the crowd of worshippers, Helga got
(a) The flu.
(b) The idea of of singing.
(c) Naked.
(d) Saved.

4. Helga found her job with the help of
(a) A small personnel agency.
(b) The local YWCA.
(c) A teacher in downtown Chicago.
(d) Mrs. Haye-Rore.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga could never marry

2. In Chicago, Helga finds a place to stay

3. Helga Crane loves

4. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because

5. Margaret Creighton is

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the reasons for Helga's newfound happiness with her life in New York. What is it that pleases her in these new surroudings? Why does she feel better here than in Chicago?

3. Describe Helga's opinions of Naxos as an institution. Would Naxos be a popular school in today's world? Why, or why not?

4. 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?

5. Discuss Uncle Poul's reaction to Helga's weeping. Is he a kind man? A loving uncle? Why or why not?

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

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

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

9. Who is Uncle Peter? Why does Helga expect help from him?

10. What is Anne's problem with Audrey Denny? Does her hate toward Audrey make any sense? Why or why not?

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