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

2. Who does Marion not want to know about the painting?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Peter.
(c) Max.
(d) Agnes.

3. Who is Mr. Marx?
(a) Peter's brother.
(b) Peter's debt collector.
(c) Peter's lawyer.
(d) Peter's best friend.

4. Who is Zippy?
(a) Marion's friend.
(b) Marion's daughter.
(c) Hortensia's mother.
(d) Hortensia's sister.

5. What item does Marion think will save her from bankruptcy?
(a) A sculpture.
(b) A painting.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Hortensia feel about the letter requesting the burial?

3. While working to apologize to Marion, what happens to Hortensia?

4. What is the first thing Marion thinks about when she wakes up from fainting?

5. What is the closest major city to Katterijn?

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