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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Peter diagnosed with his illness?
(a) As a young man.
(b) Shortly after retiring.
(c) Just weeks before his death.
(d) A month after their marriage.

2. At the end of Chapter Thirteen, Hortensia concludes that doing what with someone is an intimate experience?
(a) Talking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Singing.
(d) Cooking.

3. How does Hortensia feel that Peter does not understand her work?
(a) It makes her feel independent.
(b) It secretly saddens her.
(c) She appreciates the solitude.
(d) She doesn't care.

4. Why does Marion’s granddaughter Lara think she is a racist?
(a) She is rude to black waiters.
(b) She buys worse quality toilet paper for Agnes.
(c) She says unkind things about Agnes.
(d) She does not let Frikkie use her bathroom.

5. Which nurse does Dr. Mama recommend?
(a) Trudy.
(b) David.
(c) Carol.
(d) Gordon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Marion think will save her from bankruptcy?

2. What does Marion repeatedly insist to Hortensia?

3. While working to apologize to Marion, what happens to Hortensia?

4. Which word best describes Hortensia’s outlook on marriage?

5. Which word best describes Marion’s feelings about living at No. 10 Katterijn Avenue?

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