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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. Marion views architecture as a way of doing what?
(a) Forgetting.
(b) Creating.
(c) Manipulating.
(d) Expressing.

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

3. What does Marion find out about Beulah Gierdien at the library?
(a) Her family is connected to the Samsodiens.
(b) Her story matches historical records.
(c) Her story is false.
(d) Her grandmother is related to Hortensia.

4. Who is Innes's mother?
(a) Marion.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Marelena.
(d) Lara.

5. What does Hortensia do that causes Marion to move out?
(a) Yells at her.
(b) Slaps her.
(c) Curses her.
(d) Steals her things.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hortensia describe Peter on the morning after their wedding day?

2. Hortensia discovers Marion’s feelings towards Frikkie are what?

3. What did Marion say when Agnes asked if she could finish her degree?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hortensia ultimately feel about marriage?

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

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

5. Why might Aggie have said “There’s blood here, Marion” (169)?

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

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

8. How does Agnes ultimately feel about Marion?

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

10. Why does Marion share the story about Alberta?

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