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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Reta attempted to talk about with her daughters regarding sex?
(a) Reta has attempted to share her own experiences.
(b) Reta has attempted to find out if they are having sex.
(c) Reta has attempted to convince them to wait until marriage.
(d) Reta has attempted to talk about birth control.

2. How old does Christine, Reta's daughter, turn in October?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

3. According to Reta, what is there a sense of that runs throughout her main characters' story?
(a) Intimacy.
(b) Prudishness.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Danger.

4. In what month does Reta write her letter to Ford-Halpern?
(a) December.
(b) March.
(c) October.
(d) August.

5. Whose personality is Reta worried about developing in her novel?
(a) Danielle's.
(b) Norah's.
(c) Alicia's.
(d) Roman's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Natalie thank Reta on Christine's birthday in October?

2. How does Reta sign her letter to Ford-Halpern?

3. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?

4. What praise does Reta give Alexander Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?

5. In what point of view is Reta considering writing her novel?

(see the answer key)

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