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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. After apologizing to Marion, Hortensia is left with what?
(a) A sense of resentment.
(b) A sense of contentment.
(c) A sense of longing.
(d) A sense of frustration.

2. What is the name of the neighborhood where the novel takes place?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Katterijn.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Koppie.

3. Why did Marion assume Frikkie was white?
(a) Because he came highly recommended.
(b) Because of his physical appearance.
(c) Because of something she read online.
(d) Because of his articulate speaking voice.

4. What does Marion pressure Hortensia to talk about?
(a) Her painting.
(b) Beulah Gierdien's letter.
(c) Peter's health.
(d) The Samsodien's claim.

5. What does Marion see being taken away from Hortensia's home?
(a) Legal paperwork.
(b) A painting.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Peter's dead body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Marion forced to fire Agnes?

2. Who is Mr. Marx?

3. What is the name of Hortensia's company?

4. What best describes Max's personality?

5. How old was Marion when she met her husband?

(see the answer key)

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