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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Hortensia go to design school?
(a) South Africa.
(b) France.
(c) Nigera.
(d) England.

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

4. How does Hortensia describe architecture?
(a) It is a con.
(b) It is difficult.
(c) It is a fine art.
(d) It is underappreciated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hortensia reveal to Marion at the start of Chapter Sixteen?

2. Why did Peter’s parents disapprove of their son’s marriage?

3. Why do Hortensia’s nurses repeatedly quit?

4. Hortensia feels her life could have benefitted from more anger and less of what?

5. Why does Hortensia not want any books from the library?

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