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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Part Two, Chapters Three and Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The portrait Olsen has painted of Helga is
(a) Demure and soft.
(b) Exact and lifelike.
(c) Exotic and wild.
(d) A mocking likeness.

2. The furnishings in Anne Grey's home
(a) Have been bought from museums.
(b) Are old and dusty.
(c) Are too modern for her home.
(d) Appeal to Helga's sense of aesthetics.

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

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

5. Clare is very
(a) Maternal and kind.
(b) Threatening and belligerent.
(c) Generous and gregarious.
(d) Self-focused and manipulative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides her uncle, what connection does Helga have in Chicago?

2. What emotion does Dr. Anderson's presence stir up in Helga?

3. How did Helga's mother lift herself out of her bad situation?

4. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?

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

(see the answer key)

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