1. 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 devoted to God.
(c) Reta tells them Norah is living a life in pursuit of beauty.
(d) Reta tells them Norah is living a life of sacrifice and good will.

2. Why does Reta include "The Hermitage" in her signature at the end of her letter of complaint about "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?
(a) Because Reta feels as a writer she needs to work away from people.
(b) Because Reta feels as a woman she should focus on her home.
(c) Because Reta feels as a woman she is shut out of the universe.
(d) Because Reta feels as a mother she should tend to her family.

3. According to Reta, what is the most important aspect in her life?
(a) Her writing career.
(b) Her home.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her husband.

4. According to Reta's writer friends at the Orange Blossom Room, why are women excluded from real life?
(a) Because men view women as superior to everyday concerns.
(b) Because men view women as incapable of rational thought.
(c) Because men view women as more capable and superior.
(d) Because men view women as lacking moral authority and capability.

5. Why does Natalie thank Reta on Christine's birthday in October?
(a) For taking them to dinner.
(b) For throwing a party for Christine.
(c) For being a great mom.
(d) For not naming her Ophelia.