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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the university Norah is accepted to in 1998?
(a) St. Mary's University.
(b) McGill University.
(c) University of Victoria.
(d) King's College.

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

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

4. What is Reta's struggle about what a writer of fiction should give the reader?
(a) How much her characters should be like her readers.
(b) How many points of view should be given.
(c) How much background information should be given.
(d) How many metaphors and similes should be used.

5. What days does Reta drive to Toronto to see Norah?
(a) Saturdays.
(b) Tuesdays.
(c) Wednesdays.
(d) Mondays.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, what are women still dismissed and excluded from?

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

3. Who suddenly dies at Scribano & Lawrence?

4. According to Reta, what is there a sense of that runs throughout her main characters' story?

5. How does Reta approach Norah when she visits her in early November?

(see the answer key)

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