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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of her mother’s stories does Marion recollect in Chapter Seven?
(a) How Marion got her name.
(b) A family vacation to France.
(c) How she and her father first met.
(d) A boat voyage from South Africa to London.

2. What is Dr. Mama's first name?
(a) Greg.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Gary.
(d) Gilbert.

3. What hides the stain on Hortensia’s bedroom wall?
(a) A decorative vase.
(b) A photograph of Hortensia and Peter.
(c) A sketch of the house.
(d) A Pierneef painting.

4. What does Marion’s reply to Hortensia’s note say?
(a) "Okay."
(b) "Apology accepted."
(c) "Thank you."
(d) "No."

5. Who is Marelena?
(a) Agnes's daughter.
(b) Marion's daughter.
(c) Marion's sister.
(d) Hortensia's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Marion's maid?

2. What is the narration style of the novel?

3. When does Hortensia tell Mr. Marx she will contact Esme?

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

5. Who is Innes?

(see the answer key)

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