diff --git a/helpdesk/tests/test_get_email.py b/helpdesk/tests/test_get_email.py
index d1646dbe..f20de46b 100644
--- a/helpdesk/tests/test_get_email.py
+++ b/helpdesk/tests/test_get_email.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ class GetEmailTestCase(TestCase):
     # tests correct syntax for command line option
     def test_get_email_quiet_option(self):
         with mock.patch('helpdesk.management.commands.get_email.process_email') as mocked_processemail:
-            call_command('get_email', '--quiet')
+            call_command('get_email', quiet=True)
             mocked_processemail.assert_called_with(quiet=True)
             call_command('get_email')
             mocked_processemail.assert_called_with(quiet=False)