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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Reta go see after her encounter with Norah in early November?
(a) Alexander Valkner.
(b) Emma Allen.
(c) Danielle Westerman.
(d) Mr. Scribano.

2. Who is Reta's mentor?
(a) Colin Glass.
(b) Madame Sylvia.
(c) Tom Winters
(d) Danielle Westerman.

3. Why does Norah enroll at the University of Toronto?
(a) To get away from her boyfriend.
(b) To live with her boyfriend.
(c) To be closer to her family.
(d) To get away from her family.

4. How are Reta and Danielle different?
(a) Reta is Canadian; Danielle is American.
(b) Reta is young and successful; Danielle is old and poor.
(c) Reta is married with children; Danielle is single and childless.
(d) Reta is a novelist; Danielle is a biographer.

5. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Raquetball.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reta decide not to attend the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

2. What does Reta discuss with the person she visits after her encounter with Norah in early November?

3. Why does Reta also chide Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?

4. What is the name of the book Reta picks up at Orangetown Library?

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

(see the answer key)

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