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

2. Who is Marion's dog named after?
(a) Max Agostino.
(b) Rem Koolhaas.
(c) Alvar Aalto.
(d) Frank Lloyd Wright.

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

4. How is Marion affected by the crane accident?
(a) Her leg is broken.
(b) Part of her home is destroyed.
(c) Her yard is filled with Hortensia's rubble.
(d) Her painting is destroyed.

5. What best describes the tone of Dr. Mama and Hortensia’s conversation?
(a) Intense.
(b) Serious.
(c) Stern.
(d) Lighthearted.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country is the novel primarily set?

2. What does Marion’s reply to Hortensia’s note say?

3. In Chapter Eight, who contacts the Katterijn committee?

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

5. What gossip about Marion does Bassey tell Hortensia?

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