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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What exercise does Reta find repellent?
(a) Vacuuming her house.
(b) Counting her blessings.
(c) Researching her novel.
(d) Writing her book.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta's writer friends at the Orange Blossom Room, why are women excluded from real life?

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

3. Who is Reta's mentor?

4. Why does Reta attend a series of interviews in September?

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

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