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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 does fighting with Marion make Hortensia feel at home again?
(a) It was easier for them to be enemies.
(b) It keeps her occupied now that Peter is gone.
(c) She gets a thrill from fighting.
(d) Marion decides to leave and she is left alone.

2. Why did Peter’s parents disapprove of their son’s marriage?
(a) They are concerned for any children they might have.
(b) They do not like Hortensia's family.
(c) They think Peter is too young to be married.
(d) They think Hortensia has no ambition.

3. What does Bassey make for Innes?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Pie.
(c) Hot chocolate.
(d) Pancakes.

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

5. Why does Hortensia ultimately never confront Peter about the affair?
(a) She has an affair of her own.
(b) She chooses to focus on other things.
(c) She thinks he would become violent.
(d) She believes he ended the affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Alberta's real name?

2. How does Marion feel about Alberta’s story in retrospect?

3. What does Marion decide to do about the Von Struikers’ land claim?

4. What does Hortensia reveal caused her to slap Marion?

5. Why did Hortensia and Peter never have children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Beulah’s pregnancy symbolically significant?

3. How does Agnes ultimately feel about Marion?

4. Why does Hortensia slap Marion?

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

6. Why does Hortensia mock Marion’s attraction to Frikkie?

7. How does Peter feel about Hortensia’s career?

8. Why did Hortensia and Peter not have children?

9. Why is Marion surprised by Hortensia’s interaction with Innes?

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

(see the answer keys)

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