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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 daughters.
(d) Reta's home.

2. What does Reta discover behind the furnace that belonged to the previous owners?
(a) A confession of infidelity.
(b) A child's report card.
(c) A love letter.
(d) An invitation to a baby shower.

3. What troubles Norah when she comes home one weekend her second year at university?
(a) Norah is disturbed by the sense that she cannot love anyone enough.
(b) Norah is upset that she cannot spend more time with her sisters.
(c) Norah is anxious about her decision to live with her boyfriend.
(d) Norah is afraid that she will disappoint her parents by failing school.

4. Who suddenly dies at Scribano & Lawrence?
(a) Mrs. Scribano.
(b) Mrs. Lawrence.
(c) Mr. Lawrence.
(d) Mr. Scribano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the idea Reta shrinks from when it comes to writing her book?

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

3. What days does Reta drive to Toronto to see Norah?

4. What American event are Tom and the girls presently fixated on as they watch the news?

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

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