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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Olsen refers to Helga's refusal of him as
2. In a letter, Anne asks Helga to
3. James Vayle, to whom Helga is engaged,
4. Helga gets a job in New York at
5. Helga feels she does not fit in with this community because
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Helga's lifestyle as a teacher. Is it unusual? Why or why not?
2. 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?
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. Why does Helga's lack of references hurt her job search? Why does she have no references?
5. Dr. Anderson has almost talked Helga into staying at Naxos. What triggers her rage, and why?
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. Why would Helga become alienated in a school for Negro children? What makes her different from other faculty.
8. Why does Helga think Anne is almost perfect? Is Anne perfect? What does Helga even know about her at this point in the story?
9. 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?
10. Is Helga feeling regret as she leaves Naxos? Why or why not? Is this a good move for her career? Is sh being responsible?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is Hugh Wentworth? What is his role in Larsen's writing? Do a close review of both stories and determine why Larsen includes Wentworth as a character. Is he simply a literary device for her? What does he represent?
Essay Topic 2
Determine the meaning of the word "outre" and explain how the concept is used in Larsen's descriptions of Helga Crane. Did Helga play the peacock role well? Did she enjoy it? Can you think of other examples of people being so different from others in their environment, that their only option is to expand on those differences? Explain your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Write about the complexities of the personality of Mrs. Hayes-Rore. Why does Larsen develop her character? What does she symbolize? Is she a typical Harlemite? Is she important to Quicksand as a character? If so, what exactly is her role in the story?
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