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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Hortensia's company?
(a) The Braithwaite House.
(b) Braithwaite and Company.
(c) House of Braithwaite.
(d) Braithwaite Design.

2. Which of her mother’s stories does Marion recollect in Chapter Seven?
(a) A boat voyage from South Africa to London.
(b) A family vacation to France.
(c) How she and her father first met.
(d) How Marion got her name.

3. What event takes place at the end of Chapter Four?
(a) Marion's discovery of the painting.
(b) Hortensia taking a walk to the Koppie.
(c) Hortensia's meeting with Mr. Marx.
(d) Peter's funeral.

4. With what part of her body does Hortensia physically struggle?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her leg.
(c) Her feet.
(d) Her neck.

5. While working to apologize to Marion, what happens to Hortensia?
(a) She decides not to apologize.
(b) She has vivid dreams of Marion.
(c) She gets in a fight with Marion.
(d) She contemplates what Peter would do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hill Hortensia walks to?

2. What were Hortensia's parents names?

3. How does Hortensia feel about Beulah Gierdien's letter?

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

5. How is Hortensia injured in the crane accident?

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