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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What praise does Reta give Alexander Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) Reta praises his research method.
(b) Reta praises his intellectual rigor.
(c) Reta praises his broad approach.
(d) Reta praises his personal narrative style.

2. How does Reta sign her letter to Ford-Halpern?
(a) Yours, Reta Orangetown.
(b) Yours, Rita Orange d'Ville.
(c) Yours, Reta Winters.
(d) Yours, Rita Orange.

3. How does Reta describe her sexual relationship with Tom?
(a) As familiar and a safe routine.
(b) As dull and infrequent.
(c) As exciting and unpredictable.
(d) As uncomfortable and unpleasant.

4. What prize did Reta's novel, "My Thyme is Up," win the previous year?
(a) The Nobel Prize.
(b) The Pulitzer Prize.
(c) The Man Booker Prize.
(d) The Offenden Prize.

5. Who does Reta meet for lunch after a radio interview in Baltimore?
(a) Her mentor, Danielle.
(b) Her daughter, Christine.
(c) Her editor, Arthur.
(d) Her old friend, Gwen.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, what are women still dismissed and excluded from?

2. In what month does Reta write her letter to Ford-Halpern?

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

4. What constant preoccupation does Reta think is not a normal activity for anyone BUT writers?

5. What does Reta question about her feelings for Tom?

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