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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country is the novel primarily set?
(a) The United States.
(b) South Africa.
(c) England.
(d) Nigeria.

2. What is the name of Hortensia's housekeeper?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Bassey.
(c) Brian.
(d) Agnes.

3. In what decade of life are both Marion and Hortensia?
(a) 60's.
(b) 90's.
(c) 80's.
(d) 70's.

4. In Chapter Six, where does Hortensia watch Peter and his mistress?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A market.
(d) A shopping mall.

5. What is the name of Marion's husband?
(a) Bassey.
(b) Alvar.
(c) Max.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Max's personality?

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

3. Where does Peter's daughter live?

4. Which nurse does Hortensia actually like?

5. When Marion was a child, what did she say she wanted to be when she grew up?

(see the answer key)

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