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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Arthur, who possesses "profound human goodness"?
(a) Norah.
(b) Alicia.
(c) Roman.
(d) Reta.

2. In her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail, what does Reta state she has missed out on?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Some indefinable something.
(c) Something definable.
(d) Everything.

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

4. How does Reta approach Norah when she visits her in early November?
(a) Joyfully, as Reta is so happy to see Norah.
(b) Indifferently, as Reta no longer cares about Norah's panhandling.
(c) Carefully, as Reta does not want to appear threatening.
(d) Angrily, as Reta is upset by Norah's behavior.

5. What title does Arthur suggest for Reta's novel?
(a) Bear Fruit.
(b) Bud.
(c) Blossom.
(d) Bloom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What date does Arthur Springer agree to meet with Reta in 2001?

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

4. What American event are Tom and the girls presently fixated on as they watch the news?

5. What does Reta find "ugly, vast, and arresting" as she and Tom walk in the cemetery?

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