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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. As to Clare's motives, Irene is
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Trusting.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Understanding.

2. Brian states that sex is a joke because
(a) He thinks sex is hilarious.
(b) His marriage is clearly unhappy.
(c) He wants his son to think sex is funny.
(d) He likes off color jokes.

3. Why does Irene bring up Junior being exposed to sexually tinged jokes?
(a) To see if it will make him interested in her.
(b) To cause a spark in him.
(c) To be suggestive about the subject.
(d) To divert his attention from his unhappiness.

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

5. Helga is disturbed by her euphoric feelings from the music, telling herself
(a) She is not an African American.
(b) She is of Danish descent.
(c) She is not a jungle animal.
(d) She does not like to dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Her decision to marry Pleasant Green is Helga's way of

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

3. Helga takes the time to

4. Anne does not know that Helga

5. What Helga respects in Audrey is

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