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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Part Two, Chapter One.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Helga distressed at the end of this chapter?
(a) She misses her aunt and uncle.
(b) She is jealous, confused and afraid.
(c) She is angry to be black.
(d) She wants to continue to live with Anne.

3. What effect did Uncle Peter's check have on Helga?
(a) She feels guilty or causing Peter such trouble.
(b) She realizes she has felt yoked to her race.
(c) She remembers that she likes being white.
(d) She begins to miss her mother.

4. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of
(a) Hurting James Vayle.
(b) Having both God and man.
(c) Avenging Dr. Anderson's cruelty.
(d) Avoiding a return to Denmark.

5. Helga takes the time to
(a) Scrub the floors and windows.
(b) Order the maid to change Anne's bed.
(c) Write a note to Anne about her departure.
(d) Prepare the house for Anne's arrival home.

Short Answer Questions

1. About to be sick in the crowd of worshippers, Helga got

2. Helga is disturbed by her euphoric feelings from the music, telling herself

3. Dr. Anderson's rejection of her leaves Helga

4. Brian would rather be living in

5. Helga now feels alienated from

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