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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is delivered to the house that is emblematic of life going on in the Winters' household?
(a) Plants.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Mulch.
(d) Books.

2. According to the friend who advised Reta as a young writer, what do obituaries contain?
(a) The putty of life.
(b) The dough of life.
(c) The seeds of life.
(d) The soil of life.

3. What does Arthur consider the last chapter in Reta's novel to be?
(a) The best.
(b) The most important.
(c) The least important.
(d) The worst.

4. In her review of a female author, Helt states that all relationships are seen through the lens of what?
(a) Erotic love.
(b) Platonic longing.
(c) Sexual harmony.
(d) Sensual yearning.

5. Who insists that Norah is reacting to her state of powerlessness in society during Norah's visit with her?
(a) Tracy.
(b) Danielle.
(c) Emma.
(d) Norah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question about Norah does Lois Winters ask every night at dinner?

2. The nature of _______dominates the conversation between Reta and Danielle at lunch.

3. What does Reta bring Norah on the way to her appointment to have her eyebrows tinted?

4. What does Tom's friend, Colin Glass, try to explain to Norah when he comes over for dinner?

5. According to Lois, what year did her husband die?

(see the answer key)

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