Chapters 1-7

1. What does Helga Crane find so distasteful about Naxos?

2. How does Helga Crane define "home"? (30).

3. Why does Dr. Anderson fail to persuade Helga to stay at Naxos?

4. Which factors prevent Helga from obtaining employment in Chicago at first?

5. Describe the relationship between Helga and Mrs. Hayes-Rore. Which topics do they discuss freely, and which must they studiously avoid?