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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dennis Ford-Halpern?
(a) Reta's writing teacher.
(b) Norah's psychiatrist.
(c) A television host.
(d) The author of "The Goodness Gap."

2. For what dish did Lois win a prize at the Orangetown Fair?
(a) Irish stew.
(b) German honey cake.
(c) English fish and chips.
(d) Greek baklava.

3. In the few weeks prior to her disappearance, who does Ben think Norah might have a problem with that would account for her uncharacteristic behavior?
(a) One of her co-workers.
(b) One of her professors.
(c) One of her friends.
(d) One of her sisters.

4. What does Reta notice on Norah's wrists?
(a) Bandaids and gauze.
(b) Scabs and red sores.
(c) Scratches and bruises.
(d) Scabs and tattoos.

5. When Reta leaves Arthur in the house by himself to go to the hospital, what does he do?
(a) Sleeps on the couch.
(b) Cleans the kitchen.
(c) Reads a book and has coffee.
(d) Watches television and drinks wine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who lost her own son to a heroin overdose?

3. Why does Reta attend a series of interviews in September?

4. What does Reta call the "worry word" of life?

5. What is the name of Reta's new novel?

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