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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. Helga remembers being in Denmark where people
(a) Wanted her to join their clubs.
(b) Admired her color and hair.
(c) Ignored her skin color.
(d) Wanted to see her dance.

2. Helga shows up at the mission
(a) Ready to receive God.
(b) Looking for a way to die.
(c) Wet and disoriented.
(d) Wishing to find friends.

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

4. Her deepest regret over the incident with Anderson is
(a) She never really liked him.
(b) That she made a fool of herself.
(c) Her broken relationship with Anne.
(d) That she did not tell Anne.

5. As Helga watches the dancers, she sees
(a) The beauty of her race.
(b) The absurdity of her situation.
(c) Gradations of color in the Negro race.
(d) A blurr of color and light.

Short Answer Questions

1. Audrey Denny is the subject of gossip because

2. Anne does not know that Helga

3. The dress Helga chooses to wear to Anne's homecoming party represents

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

5. Helga thinks she has now

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