The Woman Next Door Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What do both Hortensia and Marion realize they have in common in old age? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

Happiness.

Bitterness.

Financial troubles.

Aches.

2.

Why is Marion so obsessed with finding the painting? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

Her husband intended the painting for Marelena.

Her husband painted the picture, and it has sentimental value.

She was hoping to give the painting to Hortensia.

She needs the money a sale could provide.

3.

What does Hortensia feel the land claim refusal has to do with? (from Chapters 9 – 12)

Ethics.

Legality.

Racism.

Justice.

4.

Why does Agnes ask to see Marion before death? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

So Agnes can explain she stole the missing painting and sold it for a windfall profit.

Because something of friendship has grown between them, and so Agnes can return the painting.

Because Agnes wishes to reveal to Marion that she always considered her family.

So Agnes can curse out Marion for the last forty years of work.

5.

Why did Hortensia and Peter have to date in secrecy for three years? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

Because Peter was married.

Because Hortensia's mother forbade her from dating a white man.

Because of racism.

Because Hortensia was married.

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