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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what failure is "a moral dilemma in itself"?
(a) Ford-Halpern's failure to mention any female contributors.
(b) Ford-Halpern's failure to improve Reta's novel.
(c) Ford-Halpern's failure to treat Norah.
(d) Ford-Halpern's failure to ask tough questions.

2. What does Tracy Halliday want a huge jar of marbles to represent for Norah?
(a) The number of visitors Norah will have on her street corner.
(b) The number of memories Tracy has of her.
(c) The number of prayers Norah's family has said for her.
(d) The number of Saturdays in Norah's life if she were to live to be eighty.

3. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?
(a) Because he doesn't mention any female writers who have influenced him.
(b) Because he is more successful than she is.
(c) Because he lacks talent and imagination.
(d) Because he dismisses her writing to the host.

4. What task do Reta and Tom engage in after the package is delivered to the Winters' home?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Carpentry.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Reading.

5. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that he has been up all night?
(a) Because he is concerned Reta will miss a deadline.
(b) Because he has not received her book.
(c) Because her book needs a lot of work.
(d) Because he has been thinking about Alicia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reta find "ugly, vast, and arresting" as she and Tom walk in the cemetery?

2. How does Reta explain Norah's strange behavior to Christine and Natalie?

3. What is the name of the hostel Reta writes a check to each month?

4. What constant preoccupation does Reta think is not a normal activity for anyone BUT writers?

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

(see the answer key)

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