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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reta discuss with the person she visits after her encounter with Norah in early November?
(a) Feminist intellectuals.
(b) Marriage and divorce.
(c) Literary matters.
(d) Children of war.

2. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?
(a) Because he doesn't mention any female writers who have influenced him.
(b) Because he dismisses her writing to the host.
(c) Because he is more successful than she is.
(d) Because he lacks talent and imagination.

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

4. How does Tessa discover the mystery of Norah's disappearance six months prior?
(a) Tessa's mother sees Norah walking down Bloor and Bathurst in Toronto.
(b) Tessa finds Norah panhandling outside the subway in Toronto.
(c) Tessa discovers Norah's diary in the Orangetown Library.
(d) Tessa runs into Norah outside the Toronto library.

5. According to Reta, what are women still dismissed and excluded from?
(a) Primary entitlements.
(b) Accolades and compensation.
(c) Freedom of expression.
(d) Economic advancement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Norah enroll at the University of Toronto?

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

3. How old does Christine, Reta's daughter, turn in October?

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

5. How does Reta approach Norah when she visits her in early November?

(see the answer key)

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