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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hortensia observe Marion doing from her window?
(a) Talking with Frikkie.
(b) Crying.
(c) Moving out.
(d) Firing Agnes.

2. How old was Marion when she met her husband?
(a) 30.
(b) 19.
(c) 15.
(d) 26.

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

4. What is the name of Marion's husband?
(a) Bassey.
(b) Peter.
(c) Max.
(d) Alvar.

5. Who was Marion's work partner?
(a) Alvar Aalto.
(b) Harry Cumfred.
(c) Hortensia James.
(d) Max Agostino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Marx?

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

3. After apologizing to Marion, Hortensia is left with what?

4. Though she dislikes water, what feature is Hortensia planning on adding to her home?

5. How is Marion affected by the crane accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the construction accident?

2. Why does Marion enjoy working with Frikkie on her home reconstruction?

3. Why does Mr. Marx insist that Hortensia meet Esme?

4. How does Marion perceive race?

5. What does Hortensia cite as her “last remaining comfort” in the world?

6. How does Hortensia feel when Peter dies?

7. Why does Hortensia arrange for Marion to be her nurse?

8. What does Chapter Seven reveal about why Marion became an architect?

9. Why does Hortensia not wish to help Beulah Gierdien?

10. Why does Marion label Hortensia "a thief"?

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