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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is undrinkable according to Colin?
(a) Tom's lemonade.
(b) Reta's coffee.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Green tea.

3. What does Reta immerse herself in despite her continuing grief?
(a) The daily responsibilities of her home.
(b) The fictional world of her characters.
(c) The needs of her daughters.
(d) The trivial concerns about beauty.

4. What are the two main characters' names in the sequel to Reta's first novel?
(a) Amy and Richard.
(b) Alice and Robert.
(c) Alicia and Roman.
(d) Andrea and Ramon.

5. What is the name of the hostel Reta writes a check to each month?
(a) Peace Hostel.
(b) Passage Hostel.
(c) Promise Hostel.
(d) Pillars Hostel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reta decide not to attend the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

2. What problem does Reta initially attribute Norah's disappearance to when she first goes missing?

3. According to Reta, what is "full of rough corners that seem to me just about to come into their full beauty"?

4. What do Reta, Tom, Christine, and Natalie do in the car in Toronto?

5. What is delivered to the house that is emblematic of life going on in the Winters' household?

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