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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What family currently owns the land the Samsodien family is claiming?
(a) The Agostinos.
(b) The Jameses.
(c) The Von Struikers.
(d) The Gierdiens.

3. What is the name of Hortensia's husband?
(a) Paul.
(b) Bassey.
(c) Max.
(d) Peter.

4. What does Hortensia plan on removing and adding to the home?
(a) Gardens.
(b) Doorways.
(c) Stairs.
(d) Windows.

5. Who does Marion not want to know about the painting?
(a) Peter.
(b) Max.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Agnes.

6. In what country is the novel primarily set?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) England.
(d) The United States.

7. In Chapter Eight, who contacts the Katterijn committee?
(a) Beulah Gierdien.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Mr. Marx.
(d) Hortensia.

8. What is Hortensia's former profession?
(a) Textile designer.
(b) Painter.
(c) Interior designer.
(d) Architect.

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

10. How does Hortensia feel about Beulah Gierdien's letter?
(a) It sounds fake.
(b) It is too sentimental.
(c) It is an emergency.
(d) It is beautiful.

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

12. What is the name of Marion's maid?
(a) Beulah.
(b) Bassey.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Alvar.

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

14. What does Hortensia think about when looking at Peter's dead body?
(a) Marion.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Her father.
(d) Esme.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hortensia realize she needs to at the end of Chapter Six?

2. Who wishes to bury her ashes on Hortensia's property?

3. Which word best describes Marion’s personality as a child?

4. Who is Marelena?

5. In Chapter Six, where does Hortensia watch Peter and his mistress?

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