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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first subject Reta and her writer friends discuss at the Orange Blossom Room?
(a) The nature of goodness.
(b) The loss of truth.
(c) The way to forgiveness.
(d) The path to enlightenment.

2. 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.

3. What present does Reta get for Norah's seventeenth birthday while on a book tour in D.C.?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A sweater.
(c) A purse.
(d) A scarf.

4. Why does Natalie thank Reta on Christine's birthday in October?
(a) For being a great mom.
(b) For throwing a party for Christine.
(c) For not naming her Ophelia.
(d) For taking them to dinner.

5. Why does Reta cry as she writes the check for the hostel each month?
(a) Reta cries out of heartbreak.
(b) Reta cries out of grief.
(c) Reta cries out of heartfelt appreciation.
(d) Reta cries out of pity.

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

7. How does Reta approach Norah when she visits her in early November?
(a) Joyfully, as Reta is so happy to see Norah.
(b) Indifferently, as Reta no longer cares about Norah's panhandling.
(c) Carefully, as Reta does not want to appear threatening.
(d) Angrily, as Reta is upset by Norah's behavior.

8. What does Reta reveal about the first time she met Tom?
(a) They were intimate the first time they met.
(b) She was seeing another man when they met.
(c) He was seeing another woman when they met.
(d) They disliked each other the first time they met.

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

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

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

12. Why does Arthur ask Reta to send him a draft?
(a) So that he can share it with his colleagues.
(b) So that he can correct her grammar.
(c) So that he can make sure she is doing a good job.
(d) So that he can help her in the writing of it.

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

14. According to Reta, what is "full of rough corners that seem to me just about to come into their full beauty"?
(a) Reta's husband.
(b) Reta's daughters.
(c) Reta's writing.
(d) Reta's home.

15. What is the idea Reta shrinks from when it comes to writing her book?
(a) Reta shrinks from the idea of writing nonfiction.
(b) Reta shrinks from the idea of being too explicit.
(c) Reta shrinks from the idea of being prudish.
(d) Reta shrinks from the idea of not being truthful.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Who is Reta's mentor?

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

4. How are Reta and Danielle different?

5. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?

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