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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 Ben, Norah had become uncharacteristically __________ and __________ in the few weeks prior to her disappearance.
(a) Manic; jumpy.
(b) Irritable; short-tempered.
(c) Calm; peaceful.
(d) Depressed; lethargic.

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

3. How does Reta explain Norah's strange behavior to Christine and Natalie?
(a) Reta tells them Norah is living a life of sacrifice and good will.
(b) Reta tells them Norah is living a life in pursuit of beauty.
(c) Reta tells them Norah is living a life devoted to God.
(d) Reta tells them Norah is living a life in pursuit of goodness.

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

5. Why does Reta include "The Hermitage" in her signature at the end of her letter of complaint about "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?
(a) Because Reta feels as a woman she should focus on her home.
(b) Because Reta feels as a writer she needs to work away from people.
(c) Because Reta feels as a woman she is shut out of the universe.
(d) Because Reta feels as a mother she should tend to her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?

2. Why does Reta write a check to the hostel each month?

3. Why does Reta write a letter of complaint to an editor of a literary magazine about a series of books called "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?

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

5. Why does Reta cry as she writes the check for the hostel each month?

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