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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Christine, Reta's daughter, turn in October?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

2. What does Norah accidentally find in the pocket of Christine's winter parka?
(a) A letter from Norah.
(b) A bent cigarette.
(c) A love letter.
(d) A failing report card.

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

4. How does Reta approach Norah when she visits her in early November?
(a) Carefully, as Reta does not want to appear threatening.
(b) Angrily, as Reta is upset by Norah's behavior.
(c) Indifferently, as Reta no longer cares about Norah's panhandling.
(d) Joyfully, as Reta is so happy to see Norah.

5. Arthur tells Reta the day after Christmas that he has read all the reviews for what book?
(a) My Thyme is Up.
(b) Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World.
(c) Thyme in Bloom.
(d) The Goodness Gap.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what point of view is Reta considering writing her novel?

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

3. What has a dormitory appearance with meals served and an enforced curfew?

4. Why does Arthur Springer from Scribano & Lawrence call Reta to introduce himself?

5. In what month does Reta write her letter to Ford-Halpern?

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