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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. Dr. Anderson thinks that Helga's reaction to injustice is
(a) Too sensitive.
(b) Appropriate.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Unprofessional.

2. The conversations at the tea Helga attends
(a) Make her want to serve her race.
(b) Bore and exasperate her.
(c) Make her irritable.
(d) Excite her.

3. Why does Irene think Hugh Wentworth wants to come to Negro events?
(a) Because he is a voyeur.
(b) Because he wants to see black people.
(c) Because he is attracted to black women.
(d) Because he is self-righteous.

4. How does Helga feel about the encounter with Uncle Peter's wife?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is ashamed.
(c) She wants her to disappear.
(d) She is determined.

5. For more than a week, Helga remains in a state of
(a) Unconsciousness.
(b) Rage.
(c) Blissful motherhood.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brian's comments about sex being a joke indicate that

2. Why does Irene feel it unsafe for Clare to come back?

3. Helga has found peace and contentment in

4. Helga gets a job in New York at

5. The portrait Olsen has painted of Helga is

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