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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of world is Reta interested in creating for her characters?
(a) A nonfictional but unbelievable world.
(b) A nonfictional but believable world.
(c) A fictional but unbelievable world.
(d) A fictional but believable world.

3. What constant preoccupation does Reta think is not a normal activity for anyone BUT writers?
(a) The constant preoccupation with recreating the past.
(b) The constant preoccupation with the self.
(c) The constant preoccupation with a world that exists in the imagination.
(d) The constant preoccupation with real life and death concerns.

4. Who is Dennis Ford-Halpern?
(a) Reta's writing teacher.
(b) A television host.
(c) The author of "The Goodness Gap."
(d) Norah's psychiatrist.

5. Why does Natalie thank Reta on Christine's birthday in October?
(a) For being a great mom.
(b) For not naming her Ophelia.
(c) For throwing a party for Christine.
(d) For taking them to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose personality is Reta worried about developing in her novel?

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

4. How does Reta describe her sexual relationship with Tom?

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

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