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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Reta protest sending Arthur a draft?
(a) Because it is only in her mind.
(b) Because she thinks it is terrible.
(c) Because she wants to work with another editor.
(d) Because she lost it on the computer.

2. What is the name of the previous owners of Reta and Tom's Ontario farmhouse?
(a) McGregor.
(b) McGuffin.
(c) McGinn.
(d) McGafferty.

3. According to Ben, Norah had become uncharacteristically __________ and __________ in the few weeks prior to her disappearance.
(a) Manic; jumpy.
(b) Depressed; lethargic.
(c) Irritable; short-tempered.
(d) Calm; peaceful.

4. What do Tom and the girls see as a contradiction about the American event they are fixated on?
(a) They see the Indy 500 as a contradiction to public concern for safety.
(b) They see the Kentucky Derby as a contradiction to government regulation of gambling.
(c) They see the election results in Florida as a contradiction to the checks and balances system in the constitution.
(d) They see the presidential speech as a contradiction to the realities of the Iraq war.

5. How does Reta describe her sexual relationship with Tom?
(a) As familiar and a safe routine.
(b) As uncomfortable and unpleasant.
(c) As dull and infrequent.
(d) As exciting and unpredictable.

6. Why does Norah enroll at the University of Toronto?
(a) To get away from her family.
(b) To get away from her boyfriend.
(c) To live with her boyfriend.
(d) To be closer to her family.

7. How does Tessa discover the mystery of Norah's disappearance six months prior?
(a) Tessa runs into Norah outside the Toronto library.
(b) Tessa's mother sees Norah walking down Bloor and Bathurst in Toronto.
(c) Tessa discovers Norah's diary in the Orangetown Library.
(d) Tessa finds Norah panhandling outside the subway in Toronto.

8. What does Reta bring Norah on the way to her appointment to have her eyebrows tinted?
(a) Shoes and books.
(b) Food and a warm coat.
(c) Books and a picture of Christine and Natalie.
(d) Food and a picture of Pet.

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

10. Whose personality is Reta worried about developing in her novel?
(a) Roman's.
(b) Danielle's.
(c) Alicia's.
(d) Norah's.

11. How are Reta and Danielle different?
(a) Reta is Canadian; Danielle is American.
(b) Reta is young and successful; Danielle is old and poor.
(c) Reta is married with children; Danielle is single and childless.
(d) Reta is a novelist; Danielle is a biographer.

12. Who does Reta go see after her encounter with Norah in early November?
(a) Emma Allen.
(b) Alexander Valkner.
(c) Danielle Westerman.
(d) Mr. Scribano.

13. What are the two main characters' names in the sequel to Reta's first novel?
(a) Amy and Richard.
(b) Andrea and Ramon.
(c) Alice and Robert.
(d) Alicia and Roman.

14. 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 professors.
(b) One of her sisters.
(c) One of her friends.
(d) One of her co-workers.

15. According to Reta, what is the most important aspect in her life?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her writing career.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Reta decide not to attend the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

3. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?

4. Who does Reta meet for lunch after a radio interview in Baltimore?

5. What exercise does Reta find repellent?

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