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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the subject of the new book Tom is reading?
(a) Trilobites.
(b) Mites.
(c) Fungi.
(d) Plankton.

4. What does Reta want to demonstrate when she and Tom visit Ben after Norah's sudden disappearance?
(a) Her approval of Norah.
(b) Her approval of Ben.
(c) Her disapproval of Norah.
(d) Her disapproval of Ben.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, young adults live in an age of prolonged _________and protracted__________.

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

3. What does Norah accidentally find in the pocket of Christine's winter parka?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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