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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 does Hortensia reveal caused her to slap Marion?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Confusion.

2. What does Hortensia agree to do with the painting?
(a) Hide it from Agnes.
(b) Sell it for Agnes.
(c) Keep it as a gift for Innes.
(d) Sell it for Marion.

3. What did Marion witness happen to Alberta?
(a) Her possessions were stolen.
(b) Her family was kidnapped.
(c) She was in a car accident.
(d) She was physically attacked.

4. Hortensia discovers Marion’s feelings towards Frikkie are what?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Attraction.
(d) Hatred.

5. Why does Hortensia not want any books from the library?
(a) She is busy working on other projects.
(b) They do not have black authors.
(c) She doesn't like Marion's taste.
(d) She hates reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Thirteen, Hortensia concludes that doing what with someone is an intimate experience?

2. Where does Hortensia reveal Dr. Mama is currently?

3. How much is the Von Struikers’ land worth now?

4. What does Marion discover among old papers and maps at the library?

5. What hides the stain on Hortensia’s bedroom wall?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Hortensia never confront Peter about the affair?

3. How does Hortensia ultimately feel about marriage?

4. Why did Hortensia and Peter not have children?

5. How does Marion feel about the torture schematics she finds at the library?

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

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

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

9. How does architecture tie into Marion’s racism?

10. Why does Hortensia slap Marion?

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