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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nineteen, Chapter Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes Hortensia’s feelings on her wedding day?
(a) Joy.
(b) Nerves.
(c) Caution.
(d) Peace.

2. What does Marion suggest is the reason Hortensia could never become pregnant?
(a) Hortensia was not supposed to become a mother.
(b) A medical anomaly.
(c) The presence of Beulah Gierdien's ancestors.
(d) The stress of living in Katterijn.

3. Why did Agnes take the painting?
(a) She thought it was garbage.
(b) To sell it for money.
(c) She wanted to give it to her daughter.
(d) To spite Marion.

4. In the final scene, what does Marion head home to do?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Watch her favorite show.
(c) Call Hortensia.
(d) Visit Agnes.

5. How does Hortensia feel after witnessing Peter with another woman?
(a) Hateful.
(b) In love.
(c) Sorrowful.
(d) Peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hortensia regret ending her first pregnancy?

2. What occurs in the final scene of the novel?

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

4. Who is Mr. Marx?

5. What did Marion’s parents initially want her to pursue?

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