Passing by Nella Larsen
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'Passing'?
A) Racial identity
B) Immigration
C) Gender inequality
D) Economic struggle
  • 2. Who are the two main female characters in the novel?
A) Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry
B) Irene Redfield and Felise
C) Clare Kendry and Brian Redfield
D) Irene Redfield and Brian Redfield
  • 3. How does Irene feel about Clare's decision to pass?
A) Supportive
B) Conflicted
C) Angry
D) Indifferent
  • 4. What does Clare seek in her relationship with Irene?
A) Wealth and security
B) Power and influence
C) Connection and acceptance
D) Adventure and excitement
  • 5. What does Irene struggle with throughout the novel?
A) Financial difficulties
B) Motherhood
C) Her own identity and insecurities
D) Career issues
  • 6. What literary movement is Nella Larsen associated with?
A) Modernism
B) Harlem Renaissance
C) Naturalism
D) Realism
  • 7. What do Clare's interactions with other characters reveal?
A) A focus on economic issues
B) A binary view of identity
C) The complexities of social race relations
D) A simplistic understanding of race
  • 8. What does the theme of 'passing' signify in the novel?
A) The complexities of racial identity
B) The struggle for love
C) Economic disparity
D) The fight for civil rights
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