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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 considers that perhaps her feelings for Dr. Anderson mean that
(a) She is in love with him.
(b) She longs for Naxos.
(c) She wishes he would leave New York.
(d) She resents him.

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

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

4. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes
(a) She loves to travel.
(b) She does not want to fit in.
(c) Her feelings are hurt.
(d) She is better than these people.

5. The painter, Herr Olsen, finds Helga's looks to be
(a) Amazing and marvelous.
(b) Unusual and fearsome.
(c) Somewhat sleazy.
(d) Odd and almost frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Helga respects in Audrey is

2. Helga tells Olsen that some day

3. The rejection Helga held earlier for America has turned to

4. Once again, Helga realizes that

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Larsen tell us that Helga is irreparably damaged from her childhood? Helga does not complain much - how do we know that she carries old wounds?

4. 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?

5. Why did Uncle Peter's wife reject Helga? Is she an unreasonable woman? Is she cruel? Explain your answers.

6. 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?

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

8. 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.

9. 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?

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

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