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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hortensia feel about the letter requesting the burial?

2. What family currently owns the land the Samsodien family is claiming?

3. Who is Marelena?

4. What is the name of Peter's daughter?

5. What is the name of Hortensia's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking news does the lawyer Mr. Marx reveal to Hortensia?

2. How is the committee dealing with the issues of Beulah Gierdien and the Samsodiens in Chapter Eight?

3. Why does Marion enjoy working with Frikkie on her home reconstruction?

4. What does Chapter Seven reveal about why Marion became an architect?

5. How does Marion’s daughter Marelena feel about Marion’s displacement from home?

6. What happens in the construction accident?

7. What happens when Hortensia tries to apologize to Marion?

8. Why does Mr. Marx insist that Hortensia meet Esme?

9. Why does Marion prefer her dog to her late husband?

10. What does Hortensia cite as her “last remaining comfort” in the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hortensia and Marion may seem like very different women on the surface, but they have many similarities. Compare and contrast their overall life histories and world views.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of Beulah Gierdien’s letter and request that she bury her grandmother’s ashes on Hortensia’s property. What history and significance is present here?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Samsodien’s land claim against the Von Struikers. What is the history of this claim? What is the defense for both sides?

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