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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hortensia wear during her recovery period?

2. What does Hortensia tell Marion to do with the photograph of her and Peter?

3. What best describes Hortensia’s feelings on her wedding day?

4. What does Marion's teacher say is in the textbook she encourages them to buy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Beulah’s pregnancy symbolically significant?

2. What is the arrangement when Marion moves into Hortensia’s house?

3. Why does Marion struggle to admit her feelings to Ludmilla?

4. What does Marion removing the stain from Hortensia’s wall symbolize?

5. Why is the fact that Hortensia had an abortion significant?

6. Why did Hortensia and Peter’s relationship receive criticism?

7. How does Peter feel about Hortensia’s career?

8. How does Chapter Sixteen show Hortensia develop?

9. Why does Marion share the story about Alberta?

10. How does Hortensia ultimately feel about marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the opening and closing scenes of the novel, which both take place at the Koppie. What do these similarities and differences symbolize about the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel Marion is undoubtedly racist, but by the end of the novel she admits to having a problem. How and why does Marion change? Do you think this change will last? Provide evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Samsodien’s land claim against the Von Struikers. What is the history of this claim? What is the defense for both sides?

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