View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Reta's friend, a medical journalist who lives in Newfoundland?
(a) Edith Ackman.
(b) Esther Alford.
(c) Emily Alister.
(d) Emma Allen.

2. 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.

3. What does Norah accidentally find in the pocket of Christine's winter parka?
(a) A failing report card.
(b) A love letter.
(c) A letter from Norah.
(d) A bent cigarette.

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

5. Who does Reta meet for lunch after a radio interview in Baltimore?
(a) Her editor, Arthur.
(b) Her mentor, Danielle.
(c) Her daughter, Christine.
(d) Her old friend, Gwen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Reta's mentor?

2. How does Reta explain Norah's strange behavior to Christine and Natalie?

3. Why is Colin's marriage to Marietta troubled?

4. How are Reta and Danielle different?

5. What two actual events do Reta's writer friends also discuss at the Orange Blossom Room?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 362 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample