2. Why do Hortensia’s nurses repeatedly quit?
(a) They don't like Hortensia's house.
(b) They contract Hortensia's illness.
(c) They are offered better-paying jobs.
(d) They cannot handle her personality.

3. Why is Marion forced to fire Agnes?
(a) Marelena advised her to do so.
(b) Agnes is sick.
(c) She can no longer afford a maid.
(d) She thinks Agnes stole something from her.

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

5. Who was Marion's work partner?
(a) Harry Cumfred.
(b) Max Agostino.
(c) Hortensia James.
(d) Alvar Aalto.

6. Who is Marion's dog named after?
(a) Alvar Aalto.
(b) Max Agostino.
(c) Rem Koolhaas.
(d) Frank Lloyd Wright.

7. What is the name of Hortensia's housekeeper?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Bassey.
(c) Brian.
(d) Agnes.

8. Where does Peter's daughter live?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Katterijn.
(d) England.

9. What sets Hortensia apart from everyone else in Katterijn?
(a) She is black.
(b) She is European.
(c) She is unmarried.
(d) She is poor.

10. What is the first thing Marion thinks about when she wakes up from fainting?
(a) Her house.
(b) The Pierneef painting.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Agnes.

11. What best describes the tone of Dr. Mama and Hortensia’s conversation?
(a) Serious.
(b) Intense.
(c) Stern.
(d) Lighthearted.

12. What item does Marion think will save her from bankruptcy?
(a) A painting.
(b) A ring.
(c) A sculpture.
(d) A necklace.

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

14. What is the narration style of the novel?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Third-person omniscient.

15. What caused Marion's bankruptcy?
(a) Her frivolous spending.
(b) Max's debts.
(c) An expensive surgery.
(d) Her children.