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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gossip about Marion does Bassey tell Hortensia?
(a) She dislikes Agnes.
(b) She and Marelena are fighting.
(c) She is in financial trouble.
(d) She is seeing someone.

2. At the end of Chapter Ten, what does Marion agree to do?
(a) Fire Agnes.
(b) Go on a date with Dr. Mama.
(c) Sell her home.
(d) Move in with Hortensia.

3. What is the name of Hortensia's husband?
(a) Bassey.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Max.

4. What is the narration style of the novel?
(a) First person.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Third-person omniscient.

5. What is Hortensia's address?
(a) No. 1 Katterijn Avenue.
(b) No. 12 Katterijn Avenue.
(c) No. 22 Katterijn Avenue.
(d) No. 10 Katterijn Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hortensia realize she needs to at the end of Chapter Six?

2. What is the closest major city to Katterijn?

3. Who does Hortensia ask Dr. Mama to assign as her new nurse?

4. Why do Hortensia’s nurses repeatedly quit?

5. What is Marion's profession?

(see the answer key)

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