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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nineteen, Chapter Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does fighting with Marion make Hortensia feel at home again?
(a) It keeps her occupied now that Peter is gone.
(b) She gets a thrill from fighting.
(c) Marion decides to leave and she is left alone.
(d) It was easier for them to be enemies.

2. What was the name of Hortensia's classmate, nicknamed "K"?
(a) Kehinde.
(b) Kwittel.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Karly.

3. In Hortensia’s story, why do white women think that Zippy was kidnapped?
(a) She doesn't know her mother's name.
(b) She is adopted.
(c) She is screaming for help.
(d) She has light skin.

4. How is Marion affected by the crane accident?
(a) Her yard is filled with Hortensia's rubble.
(b) Part of her home is destroyed.
(c) Her painting is destroyed.
(d) Her leg is broken.

5. Why is Marion disappointed that Hortensia does not want to respond to Beulah Gierdien’s letter?
(a) She thinks Hortensia secretly wants to help.
(b) She thinks Hortensia is being unreasonable.
(c) She feels she would have done the same thing.
(d) She thinks the Gierdien family will help her with her bankruptcy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marion discover among old papers and maps at the library?

3. Why does Hortensia not want any books from the library?

4. What does Hortensia do that causes Marion to move out?

5. How does Hortensia react when Marion reaches for her hand?

(see the answer key)

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