The Woman Next Door Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Marion upset the Von Struickers will not have to give up any of their land? (from Chapters 13 – 16)

Because of their family history.

Because the Samsodiens have filed the wrong claim.

Because Ludmilla destroyed archival documents.

Because of the land offered in compensation.

2.

Why is Marion so stunned when she is researching the land claim for Ludmilla? (from Chapters 9 – 12)

She discovers old schematics for a slave torture device.

She discovers all of the archives have been burned.

She discovers evidence that Ludmilla's husband's ancestors intermarried with their slaves.

She discovers proof the land was actually stolen.

3.

Why is Marion so obsessed with finding the painting? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

She needs the money a sale could provide.

She was hoping to give the painting to Hortensia.

Her husband painted the picture, and it has sentimental value.

Her husband intended the painting for Marelena.

4.

Why did Hortensia and Peter have to date in secrecy for three years? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

Because Hortensia was married.

Because Hortensia's mother forbade her from dating a white man.

Because Peter was married.

Because of racism.

5.

Why does Agnes ask to see Marion before death? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

So Agnes can explain she stole the missing painting and sold it for a windfall profit.

Because Agnes wishes to reveal to Marion that she always considered her family.

Because something of friendship has grown between them, and so Agnes can return the painting.

So Agnes can curse out Marion for the last forty years of work.

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