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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing, Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Danish word for "black" that Helga hears in town is
(a) Negre.
(b) Ebone.
(c) Sorte.
(d) Sienna.

2. What happened to Clare's father?
(a) He died from injuries in a fight.
(b) He died in a car accident.
(c) He left Clare when she was small.
(d) He was imprisoned.

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

4. Helga marries Pleasant Green and moves to
(a) Alabama.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Naxos.
(d) California.

5. In her lovely room at Naxos, Helga is
(a) Angry and wants to leave.
(b) Passionate about children.
(c) Fulfilled in her job.
(d) Perfectly content and relaxed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Hayes-Rore warns Helga not to mention

2. The staging of Helga by her aunt and uncle make Helga feel like

3. Helga considers Negro society to be

4. Prior to Olsen's proposal, Helga had planned to

5. Helga has developed a new appreciation for

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