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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marion decide to do about the Von Struikers’ land claim?
(a) Hire a lawyer.
(b) Give money to the Samsodiens.
(c) Remove Ludmilla from the committee.
(d) Stop supporting Ludmilla.

2. Who is Frikkie?
(a) Hortensia's friend.
(b) Bassey's brother.
(c) Marion's contractor.
(d) Dr. Mama.

3. What does Hortensia reveal became of her first pregnancy?
(a) It ended in a stillbirth.
(b) She fell and the baby died.
(c) It ended in a miscarriage.
(d) She had an abortion.

4. Who wishes to bury her ashes on Hortensia's property?
(a) Sarah Clarke.
(b) Ludmilla Von Struiker.
(c) Marion Agostino.
(d) Beulah Gierdien.

5. What does Marion pressure Hortensia to talk about?
(a) The Samsodien's claim.
(b) Beulah Gierdien's letter.
(c) Her painting.
(d) Peter's health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hortensia's husband?

2. In what country is the novel primarily set?

3. What is the name of Hortensia's company?

4. What are Agnes’s plans after leaving Marion’s service?

5. How did Peter and Hortensia stay in touch for many years?

(see the answer key)

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