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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the university Norah is accepted to in 1998?
(a) University of Victoria.
(b) McGill University.
(c) King's College.
(d) St. Mary's University.

4. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?
(a) Because he is more successful than she is.
(b) Because he dismisses her writing to the host.
(c) Because he doesn't mention any female writers who have influenced him.
(d) Because he lacks talent and imagination.

5. Why does Reta include "The Hermitage" in her signature at the end of her letter of complaint about "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?
(a) Because Reta feels as a mother she should tend to her family.
(b) Because Reta feels as a writer she needs to work away from people.
(c) Because Reta feels as a woman she is shut out of the universe.
(d) Because Reta feels as a woman she should focus on her home.

6. Where is the apartment Norah shares with her boyfriend located in the building in Toronto?
(a) The fourth floor.
(b) The top floor.
(c) The first floor.
(d) The basement.

7. What do the Winters do when they discover where Norah sleeps at night?
(a) They drive aimlessly throughout the city.
(b) They try to rescue Norah.
(c) They go to church to pray.
(d) They tour the hostel.

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

9. What kind of woman does Reta realize she cannot create for a heroine in her novel?
(a) An evil woman.
(b) A perfect woman.
(c) An imperfect woman.
(d) A trustworthy woman.

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

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

12. What does Tom's friend, Colin Glass, try to explain to Norah when he comes over for dinner?
(a) Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
(b) Newton's Laws of Motion.
(c) Curie's Theory of Radioactivity.
(d) Darwin's Theory of Evolution.

13. What does Norah ask Reta about their family when she is nine years-old?
(a) Norah asks Reta whether or not she is adopted.
(b) Norah asks Reta whether or not her parents are married.
(c) Norah asks Reta whether or not they are from Canada.
(d) Norah asks Reta whether or not her parents are Catholic.

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

15. According to Reta, what are women still dismissed and excluded from?
(a) Primary entitlements.
(b) Freedom of expression.
(c) Economic advancement.
(d) Accolades and compensation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norah accidentally find in the pocket of Christine's winter parka?

2. What do Tom and the girls see as a contradiction about the American event they are fixated on?

3. What is the name of Reta's new novel?

4. How does Reta describe her sexual relationship with Tom?

5. What subjects are Christine and Natalie studying for their exams?

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