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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Marion give up her career?
(a) To start her own small business.
(b) To raise her children.
(c) To focus on her health.
(d) To go back to school.

2. What is the name of Marion's maid?
(a) Alvar.
(b) Beulah.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Bassey.

3. Who was Marion's work partner?
(a) Hortensia James.
(b) Harry Cumfred.
(c) Alvar Aalto.
(d) Max Agostino.

4. How does Hortensia feel about the letter requesting the burial?
(a) It is beautiful.
(b) It is overly sentimental.
(c) It is rude.
(d) It is understandable.

5. How old was Marion when she met her husband?
(a) 15.
(b) 19.
(c) 30.
(d) 26.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Max's personality?

2. What is the name of the neighborhood where the novel takes place?

3. How does Hortensia describe architecture?

4. What sets Hortensia apart from everyone else in Katterijn?

5. What family currently owns the land the Samsodien family is claiming?

(see the answer key)

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