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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of woman does Reta realize she cannot create for a heroine in her novel?
(a) An evil woman.
(b) A trustworthy woman.
(c) A perfect woman.
(d) An imperfect woman.

3. 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 daughters.
(c) Reta's husband.
(d) Reta's home.

4. According to Arthur, Roman is an ___________ and ___________ character.
(a) Indescribable; complex.
(b) Indifferent; dull.
(c) Interesting; smart.
(d) Intelligent; interesting.

5. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that it is urgent that she come to New York?
(a) Because he wants her to give a reading at a major bookstore.
(b) Because he wants to meet before he leaves the country.
(c) Because he wants her to sign a six figure book deal.
(d) Because he wants to have a conference before she finishes the first draft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the previous owners of Reta and Tom's Ontario farmhouse?

2. Why does Arthur Springer call Reta the day after Christmas?

3. What does Reta do in lieu of attending the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

4. What exercise does Reta find repellent?

5. What prize did Reta's novel, "My Thyme is Up," win the previous year?

(see the answer key)

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