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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What praise does Reta give Alexander Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) Reta praises his personal narrative style.
(b) Reta praises his intellectual rigor.
(c) Reta praises his broad approach.
(d) Reta praises his research method.

2. According to Reta, what is NOT a romance with impossibly beautiful people?
(a) Her novel.
(b) Her life.
(c) Her marriage.
(d) Her job.

3. What subjects are Christine and Natalie studying for their exams?
(a) French, History, Math, Language Arts.
(b) Spanish, English, Science, History.
(c) History, French, Science, Social Studies.
(d) Math, Language Arts, Science, English.

4. Why does Arthur Springer from Scribano & Lawrence call Reta to introduce himself?
(a) To ask if her novel is near completion.
(b) To tell her they will no longer represent her.
(c) To inform her that he is her new editor.
(d) To discuss the terms of her new contract.

5. According to Arthur, who possesses "profound human goodness"?
(a) Reta.
(b) Roman.
(c) Alicia.
(d) Norah.

6. 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 friends.
(c) One of her professors.
(d) One of her sisters.

7. What is the name of the book Reta picks up at Orangetown Library?
(a) The Loss of Love.
(b) The Virtue of Victory.
(c) The Forgiving Fall.
(d) The Goodness Gap.

8. According to Reta, young adults live in an age of prolonged _________and protracted__________.
(a) Childhood; dependency.
(b) Childhood; independence.
(c) Adulthood; independence.
(d) Adulthood; dependency.

9. What exercise does Reta find repellent?
(a) Researching her novel.
(b) Vacuuming her house.
(c) Counting her blessings.
(d) Writing her book.

10. What is undrinkable according to Colin?
(a) Green tea.
(b) Tom's lemonade.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Reta's coffee.

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

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

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

14. What do Reta, Tom, Christine, and Natalie do in the car in Toronto?
(a) They stare out the windshield and cry.
(b) They talk about their feelings and cry.
(c) They ponder the future and laugh.
(d) They share memories of Norah and laugh.

15. Why does Reta write a check to the hostel each month?
(a) Because it is where Norah sleeps every night.
(b) Because it is where Norah works during the day.
(c) Because it is run for homeless women with children.
(d) Because it is run for battered women.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta's writer friends at the Orange Blossom Room, why are women excluded from real life?

2. Why does Norah enroll at the University of Toronto?

3. What is the name of Reta's friend, a medical journalist who lives in Newfoundland?

4. Who is playing the piano when Reta and Tom have finished their work after their package is delivered?

5. What American event are Tom and the girls presently fixated on as they watch the news?

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