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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hortensia regret ending her first pregnancy?
(a) She let Peter force her to end the pregnancy.
(b) Peter was angry about the abortion.
(c) She blames herself for later pregnancy failures.
(d) She wanted the child.

2. When was Peter diagnosed with his illness?
(a) Shortly after retiring.
(b) A month after their marriage.
(c) As a young man.
(d) Just weeks before his death.

3. The narrator says that unlike their in-person communication, Hortensia and Peter’s letters were what?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Moody.
(d) Cold.

4. How does Hortensia feel that Peter does not understand her work?
(a) She appreciates the solitude.
(b) She doesn't care.
(c) It makes her feel independent.
(d) It secretly saddens her.

5. How long has Bassey been working for Hortensia?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

6. How much is the Von Struikers’ land worth now?
(a) Nothing.
(b) $1 million.
(c) A few dollars.
(d) $100 million.

7. How does Hortensia treat Innes?
(a) With neutrality.
(b) With reproach.
(c) With anger.
(d) With kindness.

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

9. What unpleasant beverage do Hortensia and Marion share in Chapter Eighteen.
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

10. How are people learning updates about the Samsodien's land claim?
(a) An e-mail chain.
(b) The television news.
(c) Word of mouth.
(d) The local newspaper.

11. What does Marion discover among old papers and maps at the library?
(a) Slave torture schematics.
(b) Family photographs.
(c) Evidence incriminating Beulah Gierdien.
(d) Letters from Beulah Gierdien's grandmother.

12. What does Hortensia agree to do with the painting?
(a) Keep it as a gift for Innes.
(b) Sell it for Agnes.
(c) Sell it for Marion.
(d) Hide it from Agnes.

13. Why do Marion and Hortensia agree they do not date?
(a) They have vowed never to love again.
(b) They do not know anyone who is single.
(c) They do not like any of the available men.
(d) They are too busy.

14. 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 mathematics in addition to history.
(c) They need to learn street smarts.
(d) They need to learn about the human body.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hortensia not want any books from the library?

2. What does Hortensia reveal caused her to slap Marion?

3. Why is it unusual that Marion is attracted to Frikkie?

4. Where does the library keep the “diverse” authors?

5. Who does Hortensia contact at the beginning of Chapter Eighteen?

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