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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. How is Hortensia injured in the crane accident?
(a) A broken femur.
(b) A broken arm.
(c) A concussion.
(d) Amnesia.

2. Who is Mr. Marx?
(a) Peter's brother.
(b) Peter's lawyer.
(c) Peter's friend.
(d) Peter's accountant.

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

4. How many children does Marion have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

5. How does Hortensia feel when she learns of Peter's daughter?
(a) Unsurprised.
(b) Excited and welcoming.
(c) Doubtful.
(d) Shocked and betrayed.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Ten, what does Marion agree to do?

2. Who does Hortensia ask Dr. Mama to assign as her new nurse?

3. Who attends the committee meeting to defend their land from the Samsodiens?

4. What is Marion's profession?

5. In Chapter Six, where does Hortensia watch Peter and his mistress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hortensia cite as her “last remaining comfort” in the world?

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

3. How do Hortensia and Marion first meet?

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

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

6. What is the Samsodien family claiming?

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

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

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

10. How does Marion perceive race?

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