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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were Hortensia's parents names?
(a) Yawende and Zippy.
(b) Eda and Zippy.
(c) Kwittel and Yawende.
(d) Eda and Kwittel.

2. Which word best describes Marion’s personality as a child?
(a) Even-keeled.
(b) Angry.
(c) Unruly.
(d) Prim.

3. What does Hortensia think about when looking at Peter's dead body?
(a) Her father.
(b) Esme.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Marion.

4. Hortensia feels her life could have benefitted from more anger and less of what?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Work.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Love.

5. What is the name of Peter's daughter?
(a) Esme.
(b) Beulah.
(c) Yawende.
(d) Danielle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what part of her body does Hortensia physically struggle?

3. Though she dislikes water, what feature is Hortensia planning on adding to her home?

4. Who attends the committee meeting to defend their land from the Samsodiens?

5. How does Hortensia feel when she learns of Peter's daughter?

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