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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been able to distract Reta from grieving for Norah?
(a) Her novel.
(b) Her family.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her house.

2. What present does Reta get for Norah's seventeenth birthday while on a book tour in D.C.?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A sweater.
(d) A purse.

3. In January, what has Reta left in limbo since her last conversation with Arthur Springer?
(a) Translating Danielle's book.
(b) Visiting Norah.
(c) Writing her novel.
(d) Talking to Danielle.

4. How does Reta explain Norah's strange behavior to Christine and Natalie?
(a) Reta tells them Norah is living a life in pursuit of goodness.
(b) Reta tells them Norah is living a life in pursuit of beauty.
(c) Reta tells them Norah is living a life of sacrifice and good will.
(d) Reta tells them Norah is living a life devoted to God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tom and the girls see as a contradiction about the American event they are fixated on?

2. According to Reta, what does she find "monstrous" in the face of Norah's absence?

3. What is the idea Reta shrinks from when it comes to writing her book?

4. Arthur tells Reta the day after Christmas that he has read all the reviews for what book?

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

(see the answer key)

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