5. When does Hortensia tell Mr. Marx she will contact Esme?
(a) When she is ready.
(b) When he stops calling her.
(c) When her leg recovers.
(d) When Esme reaches a certain age.

6. Which word best describes Hortensia’s outlook on marriage?
(a) Glee.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Hatred.

7. What does Marion repeatedly insist to Hortensia?
(a) "I think we could be friends."
(b) "I am not a racist."
(c) "I understand history."
(d) "I am ignorant."

8. Who is Innes's mother?
(a) Lara.
(b) Marelena.
(c) Agnes.
(d) Marion.

9. What makes Hortensia angry enough to reveal Peter's infidelity to Marion?
(a) A phone call from Mr. Marx.
(b) Intrusive questions from Marion.
(c) A television show about someone having an affair.
(d) Peter's obituary in the newspaper.

10. What does Bassey make for Innes?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Pie.

11. What did Marion’s teacher likely mean when she said that students need to learn “real” history?
(a) They need to learn mathematics in addition to history.
(b) They need to learn about the human body.
(c) They need to learn about Apartheid.
(d) They need to learn street smarts.

12. Instead of her bedroom, where does Hortensia sleep?
(a) The living room.
(b) The office.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The guest bedroom.

13. At the end of Chapter Thirteen, Hortensia concludes that doing what with someone is an intimate experience?
(a) Eating.
(b) Talking.
(c) Singing.
(d) Cooking.

14. In Hortensia’s story, why do white women think that Zippy was kidnapped?
(a) She is adopted.
(b) She is screaming for help.
(c) She doesn't know her mother's name.
(d) She has light skin.

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