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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Colin's marriage to Marietta troubled?
(a) Because Colin is unfaithful.
(b) Because Marietta has suddenly left Colin.
(c) Because Colin has suddenly left Marietta.
(d) Because Marietta is unfaithful.

3. What praise does Reta give Alexander Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) Reta praises his personal narrative style.
(b) Reta praises his intellectual rigor.
(c) Reta praises his research method.
(d) Reta praises his broad approach.

4. What is the name of the previous owners of Reta and Tom's Ontario farmhouse?
(a) McGregor.
(b) McGuffin.
(c) McGafferty.
(d) McGinn.

5. What two languages are spoken during Reta's childhood?
(a) English and Spanish.
(b) English and German.
(c) French and Spanish.
(d) English and French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the book Reta picks up at Orangetown Library?

2. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?

3. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?

4. How are Reta and Danielle different?

5. What is the first subject Reta and her writer friends discuss at the Orange Blossom Room?

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