2. What do Reta and Tom speculate about Norah's wrists?
(a) Whether Norah has made unsavory friends.
(b) Whether Norah has used a razor in a suicide attempt.
(c) Whether Norah has fallen and hurt herself.
(d) Whether someone else has hurt Norah.

3. During lunch, why is Danielle disappointed with Reta's decision to write another novel?
(a) Because she wants Reta to focus on rescuing Norah.
(b) Because she considers writing fiction a trivial pursuit.
(c) Because she thinks Reta's first novel wasn't very good.
(d) Because she wants Reta to translate another one of her books.

4. What month does Reta finally meet Arthur Springer for the first time at her home?
(a) November.
(b) February.
(c) January.
(d) April.

5. How does Reta sign her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail?
(a) I no longer mourn for you. Rita Hayworth Orange Blossom City.
(b) I forgive you too. Rita Hayworth Orange Blossom City.
(c) I will not forgive you. Rita Hayworth Orange Blossom City.
(d) I grieve for you too. Rita Hayworth Orange Blossom City.

6. Why do Christine and Natalie think something terrible must have happened to Norah?
(a) Because Norah has made such a drastic change in her life.
(b) Because they heard something terrible may have happened to Norah.
(c) Because Norah told them something terrible happened.
(d) Because they witnessed something terrible happening to Norah.

7. According to Reta, what is the most egregious change Arthur suggests she make in her novel?
(a) That she make Roman the focus instead of Alicia.
(b) That she make Alicia the focus instead of Roman.
(c) That she introduce another character to marry Roman.
(d) That she introduce another character to marry Alicia.

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

9. Why does Lois knock on the door to investigate when Arthur is in the house by himself?
(a) Lois comes to investigate after waiting for the usual signs for dinner.
(b) Lois comes to investigate after seeing Arthur close the curtains.
(c) Lois comes to investigate after hearing a loud noise.
(d) Lois comes to investigate after seeing a stranger lurking outside.

10. In the short story that Reta writes her letter about, what does the Czech professor see in the medical supply shop that disgusts him?
(a) An oxygen tank.
(b) A colostomy bag.
(c) A mastectomy bra.
(d) An artifical limb.

11. In her letter to Ford-Halpern, how does Reta think other daughters can be protected from Norah's fate?
(a) By allowing them to be fully human.
(b) By imposing stricter vagrancy laws.
(c) By giving speeches across the country.
(d) By sacrificing happiness for honor.

12. Who has been appointed to a university Chair in Theology?
(a) Emily Helt.
(b) Danielle Westerman.
(c) Gemma Walsh.
(d) Emma Allen.

13. What does Tracy Halliday want a huge jar of marbles to represent for Norah?
(a) The number of Saturdays in Norah's life if she were to live to be eighty.
(b) The number of visitors Norah will have on her street corner.
(c) The number of prayers Norah's family has said for her.
(d) The number of memories Tracy has of her.

14. What is the name of the place Reta meets her friends on Tuesdays?
(a) Green Blossom Room.
(b) Red Blossom Room.
(c) Orange Blossom Room.
(d) Yellow Blossom Room.

15. What items are NOT in the package Christine and Natalie bring Norah after Christmas break?
(a) Fruit and chocolate.
(b) A thermos and gloves.
(c) A tracksuit and soap.
(d) A brush and comb.