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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. Irene Redfield does not
(a) Discuss her skin color.
(b) Reveal to anyone that she is black.
(c) Does not tell her sons they are black.
(d) Try to pass as a white person.

2. Helga's hidden feeling about her lack of family is
(a) Sadness.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Defiance.
(d) Shame.

3. At the bottom of Helga's angst may be the fact that
(a) Her family was wealthy at one time.
(b) She has abandoned her family.
(c) She has a better place in society.
(d) She comes from questionable circumstances.

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

5. In Chicago, Helga finds a place to stay
(a) At the local golf club.
(b) With a roommate in an apartment.
(c) With an old friend.
(d) At the local YWCA.

Short Answer Questions

1. The furnishings in Anne Grey's home

2. Peter's wife told Helga her presence was not

3. In her discomfort about not fitting in, Helga realizes

4. Dr. Anderson has assumed that Helga's good qualities are due to

5. In the sophisticated crowd, James Vayle seems

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