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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Quicksand, Chapter Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Anne's feelings about racism cause her to
(a) Keep to herself.
(b) Hate white people.
(c) Reject blacks.
(d) Stay out of Harlem.

2. Besides her uncle, what connection does Helga have in Chicago?
(a) Her grandmother is there.
(b) She worked in the factories there.
(c) She was born there.
(d) She remembers going there as a child.

3. Olsen thinks Helga's surprise at his proposal is
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Cute.
(c) Feigned.
(d) Funny.

4. One of the duties of her new job is to
(a) Read to Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(b) Travel with Mrs. Hayes-Rore.
(c) Teach small children.
(d) Clean a large, beautiful home.

5. Helga's attitude toward Negro "uplift" has turned to
(a) Energized enthusiasm.
(b) Irritable disrespect.
(c) Mild interest.
(d) Cynicism and disgust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helga's false pride masks her

2. Anne Grey symbolizes

3. Helga has trouble finding work because she

4. Helga could never marry

5. Katrina would like Helga to

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