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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what is "an endless series of obstacles, an alignment of locked doors"?
(a) Emma's loss.
(b) Reta's mind.
(c) Norah's world.
(d) Danielle's obstacles.

2. What American event are Tom and the girls presently fixated on as they watch the news?
(a) The State of the Union address.
(b) The Indy 500.
(c) The presidential election.
(d) The Kentucky Derby.

3. Who is playing the piano when Reta and Tom have finished their work after their package is delivered?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Christine.
(c) Lois.
(d) Norah.

4. What assessment does Helt have of Reta's first novel?
(a) That it was laborious and difficult to understand.
(b) That it was entertaining but poorly written.
(c) That it was quickly written and a light read.
(d) That it was well-written and complex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reta protest sending Arthur a draft?

2. What is the name of the book Reta picks up at Orangetown Library?

3. What does Reta reveal about the first time she met Tom?

4. What task do Reta and Tom engage in after the package is delivered to the Winters' home?

5. According to Reta, what is the most egregious change Arthur suggests she make in her novel?

(see the answer key)

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