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

2. What does Marion suggest when she finds Dr. Mama and Hortensia together?
(a) They have breakfast together.
(b) Dr. Mama should work for Marion.
(c) The group should go out on the town.
(d) Hortensia and Dr. Mama should go on a date.

3. What does Marion remove from Hortensia’s wall?
(a) A torn piece of wallpaper.
(b) A bug.
(c) A greasy stain.
(d) An ugly painting.

4. What does Hortensia focus on instead of her marriage?
(a) Children.
(b) Work.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Her health.

5. Which word best describes Marion’s feelings about living at No. 10 Katterijn Avenue?
(a) Conflicted.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) Neutral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hortensia do that causes Marion to move out?

2. At the end of Chapter Fifteen, what does Marion admit to Hortensia?

3. What does Marion's teacher say is in the textbook she encourages them to buy?

4. Why is Marion disappointed that Hortensia does not want to respond to Beulah Gierdien’s letter?

5. What does the newspaper reveal will happen with the Samsodien’s claim?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Agnes reveal about the painting?

2. Why is the fact that Hortensia had an abortion significant?

3. Why did Hortensia and Peter’s relationship receive criticism?

4. How does Marion feel to be staying in No. 10 Katterijn Avenue?

5. What is the arrangement when Marion moves into Hortensia’s house?

6. Why does Hortensia feel “at home again” after she and Marion fight?

7. Why does Hortensia say she does not want to “absolve” Marion?

8. How does Hortensia’s confession about Peter’s illegitimate child bring the women closer together?

9. Why does Marion struggle to admit her feelings to Ludmilla?

10. How does Agnes ultimately feel about Marion?

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