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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Hortensia tell Mr. Marx she will contact Esme?
(a) When her leg recovers.
(b) When he stops calling her.
(c) When Esme reaches a certain age.
(d) When she is ready.

2. What does Marion suggest when she finds Dr. Mama and Hortensia together?
(a) Hortensia and Dr. Mama should go on a date.
(b) They have breakfast together.
(c) The group should go out on the town.
(d) Dr. Mama should work for Marion.

3. What does Marion’s reply to Hortensia’s note say?
(a) "Okay."
(b) "Apology accepted."
(c) "No."
(d) "Thank you."

4. How does Hortensia react when Marion reaches for her hand?
(a) She does not react.
(b) She swats it away.
(c) She yells at Marion.
(d) She embraces it in return.

5. How are people learning updates about the Samsodien's land claim?
(a) The local newspaper.
(b) An e-mail chain.
(c) Word of mouth.
(d) The television news.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Hortensia plan to tell Peter about her knowledge of the affair?

2. What does Hortensia think about when looking at Peter's dead body?

3. Which of her mother’s stories does Marion recollect in Chapter Seven?

4. In Hortensia’s story, why do white women think that Zippy was kidnapped?

5. Who is Zippy?

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