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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the signal Reta gives to Lois for her to come over for her nightly meal with the family?
(a) Reta shuts the red kitchen curtains.
(b) Reta opens the patio door.
(c) Reta shuts the patio door.
(d) Reta opens the red kitchen curtains.

2. What task do Reta and Tom engage in after the package is delivered to the Winters' home?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Reading.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Gardening.

3. What do Reta and Tom speculate about Norah's wrists?
(a) Whether someone else has hurt Norah.
(b) Whether Norah has made unsavory friends.
(c) Whether Norah has fallen and hurt herself.
(d) Whether Norah has used a razor in a suicide attempt.

4. Who suddenly dies at Scribano & Lawrence?
(a) Mrs. Scribano.
(b) Mr. Scribano.
(c) Mrs. Lawrence.
(d) Mr. Lawrence.

5. During dinner, after Reta and Tom have finished their work, where do Reta's thoughts turn to besides Norah?
(a) The two main characters in her novel.
(b) The upcoming holidays.
(c) The bad news on television.
(d) The wedding of her friend, Danielle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reta notice on Norah's wrists?

2. What do the Winters believe Norah will do with the package Christine and Natalie give her?

3. Why does Reta protest sending Arthur a draft?

4. According to Arthur, who possesses "profound human goodness"?

5. What is delivered to the house that is emblematic of life going on in the Winters' household?

(see the answer key)

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