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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Reta describe her sexual relationship with Tom?
(a) As dull and infrequent.
(b) As exciting and unpredictable.
(c) As familiar and a safe routine.
(d) As uncomfortable and unpleasant.

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

3. 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 much background information should be given.
(c) How many points of view should be given.
(d) How many metaphors and similes should be used.

4. According to Reta, what is "full of rough corners that seem to me just about to come into their full beauty"?
(a) Reta's writing.
(b) Reta's husband.
(c) Reta's home.
(d) Reta's daughters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, what is the most important aspect in her life?

2. Who is Reta's mentor?

3. Who suddenly dies at Scribano & Lawrence?

4. What prize did Reta's novel, "My Thyme is Up," win the previous year?

5. What does Reta question about her feelings for Tom?

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