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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does Hortensia contact at the beginning of Chapter Eighteen?
(a) Esme.
(b) Marion.
(c) Dr. Mama.
(d) Marelena.
2. What did Marion witness happen to Alberta?
(a) She was physically attacked.
(b) Her family was kidnapped.
(c) Her possessions were stolen.
(d) She was in a car accident.
3. What does the newspaper reveal will happen with the Samsodien’s claim?
(a) They will receive some land.
(b) They will get the entirety of the Von Struiker property.
(c) They will receive no land.
(d) They will owe money to the Von Struikers.
4. What unpleasant beverage do Hortensia and Marion share in Chapter Eighteen.
(a) Beer.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Coffee.
5. What does Hortensia reveal caused her to slap Marion?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Confusion.
6. Why does Hortensia ultimately never confront Peter about the affair?
(a) She has an affair of her own.
(b) She believes he ended the affair.
(c) She thinks he would become violent.
(d) She chooses to focus on other things.
7. Where does the library keep the “diverse” authors?
(a) In the main reading area.
(b) In a locked room.
(c) In a corner.
(d) They do not carry diverse authors.
8. At the end of Chapter Fifteen, what does Marion admit to Hortensia?
(a) "I'm not okay."
(b) "I love you."
(c) "I am a racist."
(d) "I want to move out."
9. Instead of her bedroom, where does Hortensia sleep?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The living room.
(c) The guest bedroom.
(d) The office.
10. What does Marion find out about Beulah Gierdien at the library?
(a) Her story is false.
(b) Her family is connected to the Samsodiens.
(c) Her grandmother is related to Hortensia.
(d) Her story matches historical records.
11. What does Hortensia do that causes Marion to move out?
(a) Slaps her.
(b) Steals her things.
(c) Yells at her.
(d) Curses her.
12. How does Hortensia treat Innes?
(a) With kindness.
(b) With reproach.
(c) With neutrality.
(d) With anger.
13. What did Marion’s teacher likely mean when she said that students need to learn “real” history?
(a) They need to learn about Apartheid.
(b) They need to learn street smarts.
(c) They need to learn mathematics in addition to history.
(d) They need to learn about the human body.
14. Why did Hortensia and Peter never have children?
(a) Hortensia hates children.
(b) Peter was impotent.
(c) She could not conceive.
(d) Hortensia was secretly on birth control.
15. Which word best describes Marion’s feelings about living at No. 10 Katterijn Avenue?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Neutral.
(c) Conflicted.
(d) Thrilled.
Short Answer Questions
1. What makes Hortensia angry enough to reveal Peter's infidelity to Marion?
2. How long has Bassey been working for Hortensia?
3. Why does fighting with Marion make Hortensia feel at home again?
4. Why did Hortensia pretend to go on business trips?
5. Who is Innes's mother?
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