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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hortensia disguise herself so as to follow Peter?
(a) Wearing sunglasses.
(b) Pretending to work in the market.
(c) Wearing a burka.
(d) Riding in a cab.

2. How does Hortensia feel when she learns of Peter's daughter?
(a) Unsurprised.
(b) Doubtful.
(c) Excited and welcoming.
(d) Shocked and betrayed.

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

4. What is the name of Hortensia's company?
(a) Braithwaite Design.
(b) The Braithwaite House.
(c) Braithwaite and Company.
(d) House of Braithwaite.

5. Which nurse does Hortensia actually like?
(a) Paul.
(b) Dolores.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Carol.

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

7. Why did Marion assume Frikkie was white?
(a) Because of his articulate speaking voice.
(b) Because of his physical appearance.
(c) Because he came highly recommended.
(d) Because of something she read online.

8. How does Hortensia feel about the letter requesting the burial?
(a) It is rude.
(b) It is beautiful.
(c) It is overly sentimental.
(d) It is understandable.

9. What event takes place at the end of Chapter Four?
(a) Peter's funeral.
(b) Hortensia taking a walk to the Koppie.
(c) Marion's discovery of the painting.
(d) Hortensia's meeting with Mr. Marx.

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

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

12. Why does Marion’s granddaughter Lara think she is a racist?
(a) She does not let Frikkie use her bathroom.
(b) She says unkind things about Agnes.
(c) She buys worse quality toilet paper for Agnes.
(d) She is rude to black waiters.

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

14. Who is Mr. Marx?
(a) Peter's accountant.
(b) Peter's lawyer.
(c) Peter's friend.
(d) Peter's brother.

15. What gossip about Marion does Bassey tell Hortensia?
(a) She is seeing someone.
(b) She dislikes Agnes.
(c) She and Marelena are fighting.
(d) She is in financial trouble.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Hortensia ask Dr. Mama to assign as her new nurse?

3. How is Marion affected by the crane accident?

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

5. What sets Hortensia apart from everyone else in Katterijn?

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