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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the idea Reta shrinks from when it comes to writing her book?
(a) Reta shrinks from the idea of being too explicit.
(b) Reta shrinks from the idea of writing nonfiction.
(c) Reta shrinks from the idea of not being truthful.
(d) Reta shrinks from the idea of being prudish.

2. What does Reta reveal about the first time she met Tom?
(a) They disliked each other the first time they met.
(b) He was seeing another woman when they met.
(c) She was seeing another man when they met.
(d) They were intimate the first time they met.

3. Why does Reta also chide Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) For including male writers that are blatantly sexist.
(b) For attempting to discuss all literature instead of narrowing his focus.
(c) For failing to mention some of the century's great female writers.
(d) For his patronizing tone in discussing some of the great female writers of the century.

4. Who works as a trombonist?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Emma.
(c) Danielle.
(d) Roman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arthur Springer call Reta the day after Christmas?

2. What does Reta think most people would assume about the inscription on Mary Leland's headstone?

3. What does Reta do in lieu of attending the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

4. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that he has been up all night?

5. Why does Arthur ask Reta to send him a draft?

(see the answer key)

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