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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Thirteen, Chapter Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hortensia and Peter never have children?
(a) Peter was impotent.
(b) She could not conceive.
(c) Hortensia hates children.
(d) Hortensia was secretly on birth control.

2. What does Bassey make for Innes?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Pie.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Pancakes.

3. What are Agnes’s plans after leaving Marion’s service?
(a) Vacationing with her boyfriend.
(b) Starting a family.
(c) Immediately finding another job.
(d) Returning to school.

4. How did Hortensia disguise herself so as to follow Peter?
(a) Wearing sunglasses.
(b) Wearing a burka.
(c) Pretending to work in the market.
(d) Riding in a cab.

5. What family currently owns the land the Samsodien family is claiming?
(a) The Jameses.
(b) The Agostinos.
(c) The Gierdiens.
(d) The Von Struikers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Hortensia's classmate, nicknamed "K"?

2. How does Hortensia treat Innes?

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

4. Where did Hortensia go to design school?

5. How did Hortensia feel when she watched Peter with his mistress?

(see the answer key)

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