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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Reta discovers Norah's wrists, what does Tom leave for Norah when he sees her in Toronto?
(a) A jar of cortisone cream and leather gloves.
(b) A jar of vaseline and sheepskin gloves.
(c) A jar of cortisone cream and sheepskin gloves.
(d) A jar of moisturizer and leather gloves.

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 husband.
(c) Reta's writing.
(d) Reta's home.

3. What has a dormitory appearance with meals served and an enforced curfew?
(a) The hostel.
(b) The YMCA.
(c) The University of Toronto.
(d) The psychiatric hospital.

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

5. Why is Colin's marriage to Marietta troubled?
(a) Because Marietta is unfaithful.
(b) Because Colin is unfaithful.
(c) Because Colin has suddenly left Marietta.
(d) Because Marietta has suddenly left Colin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?

2. Who does Reta go see after her encounter with Norah in early November?

3. Who is elected Prime Minister again?

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

5. According to Reta, what does she find "monstrous" in the face of Norah's absence?

(see the answer key)

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