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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Frikkie?
(a) Bassey's brother.
(b) Dr. Mama.
(c) Hortensia's friend.
(d) Marion's contractor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Marion's work partner?

2. In what decade of life are both Marion and Hortensia?

3. What was the name of Hortensia's classmate, nicknamed "K"?

4. Where does Marion first stay while her home is being repaired?

5. What is Dr. Mama's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Marion perceive race?

2. Why does Marion enjoy working with Frikkie on her home reconstruction?

3. Why can Marion not sell the painting herself?

4. Why does Dr. Mama visit Hortensia? What is their interaction like?

5. Why does Marion label Hortensia "a thief"?

6. What happens when Hortensia tries to apologize to Marion?

7. Why does Marion prefer her dog to her late husband?

8. How does Hortensia feel when Peter dies?

9. What does Chapter Seven reveal about why Marion became an architect?

10. Why does Hortensia not wish to help Beulah Gierdien?

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