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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. Who is Marion's dog named after?
(a) Alvar Aalto.
(b) Max Agostino.
(c) Frank Lloyd Wright.
(d) Rem Koolhaas.

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

3. What does Agnes return to Marion?
(a) The Pierneef painting.
(b) A sapphire necklace.
(c) A ruby ring.
(d) A diamond bracelet.

4. Where does Peter's daughter live?
(a) Katterijn.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event takes place at the end of Chapter Four?

2. How is Marion affected by the crane accident?

3. What does Marion pressure Hortensia to talk about?

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

5. What is Marion's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hortensia feel when Peter dies?

2. Why do Marion and Hortensia argue over the remodel?

3. Describe the interaction in which Marion is forced to fire Agnes. Why is she being fired? How does each women handle this news?

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

5. How is the committee dealing with the issues of Beulah Gierdien and the Samsodiens in Chapter Eight?

6. What shocking news does the lawyer Mr. Marx reveal to Hortensia?

7. Why does Mr. Marx insist that Hortensia meet Esme?

8. What was Marion’s relationship with her parents like?

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

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

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