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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. When did Hortensia plan to tell Peter about her knowledge of the affair?
(a) On vacation.
(b) At dinner.
(c) Never.
(d) In the car.

2. Why does Hortensia regret ending her first pregnancy?
(a) She let Peter force her to end the pregnancy.
(b) She wanted the child.
(c) Peter was angry about the abortion.
(d) She blames herself for later pregnancy failures.

3. How do Hortensia and Marion get to Agnes’s home in Cape Town?
(a) They take a cab.
(b) Marion drives them.
(c) They take the bus.
(d) Bassey drives them.

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

5. How does Hortensia feel after witnessing Peter with another woman?
(a) Sorrowful.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) In love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are people learning updates about the Samsodien's land claim?

2. In Hortensia’s story, why do white women think that Zippy was kidnapped?

3. Why do Hortensia and Marion agree that being enemies was better than being friends?

4. Where does the library keep the “diverse” authors?

5. What does Hortensia reveal became of her first pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Marion removing the stain from Hortensia’s wall symbolize?

3. How do Hortensia and Marion’s perspectives on housekeepers differ?

4. Why does Marion share the story about Alberta?

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

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

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

8. What causes Hortensia to “begin to hate”?

9. How does Hortensia ultimately feel about marriage?

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

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