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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Apartheid officially end?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1991.

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

3. What is the closest major city to Katterijn?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Port Elizabeth.
(d) Pretoria.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hortensia describe architecture?

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

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

4. What is Hortensia's former profession?

5. How does Hortensia feel about Beulah Gierdien's letter?

(see the answer key)

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