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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lois, what year did her husband die?
(a) 1998.
(b) 1978.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1988.

2. Whose obituary does Reta read in the Globe and Mail?
(a) Peter Harding.
(b) Paul Hillsdale.
(c) Pam Horton.
(d) Paula Hemingway.

3. In her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail, what kind of days does Reta write that she is going through?
(a) Dismal.
(b) Bleak.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Unhappy.

4. How does Reta sign her letter to Ford-Halpern?
(a) Yours, Reta Winters.
(b) Yours, Rita Orange.
(c) Yours, Rita Orange d'Ville.
(d) Yours, Reta Orangetown.

5. What has been able to distract Reta from grieving for Norah?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her novel.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her friends.

6. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what is "an endless series of obstacles, an alignment of locked doors"?
(a) Reta's mind.
(b) Emma's loss.
(c) Norah's world.
(d) Danielle's obstacles.

7. In her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail, what does Reta state she has missed out on?
(a) Some indefinable something.
(b) Something definable.
(c) Everything.
(d) Nothing.

8. In her letter to the short story writer, Reta hints that a single _________ moment was caught on videotape.
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) Wonderful.
(d) Terrifying.

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

10. What does Norah do when Reta attempts to forcibly remove her from her street corner?
(a) She sits passively.
(b) She screams.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She hits Reta.

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

12. What date does Arthur Springer agree to meet with Reta in 2001?
(a) January 4th.
(b) January 19th.
(c) January 2nd.
(d) January 30th.

13. For what dish did Lois win a prize at the Orangetown Fair?
(a) Greek baklava.
(b) German honey cake.
(c) Irish stew.
(d) English fish and chips.

14. What is the short story writer's name who Reta writes a letter to?
(a) Russell Sandor.
(b) Robert Spiller.
(c) Renee Simon.
(d) Richard Smiley.

15. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that he has been up all night?
(a) Because he is concerned Reta will miss a deadline.
(b) Because her book needs a lot of work.
(c) Because he has not received her book.
(d) Because he has been thinking about Alicia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Winters believe Norah will do with the package Christine and Natalie give her?

2. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that it is urgent that she come to New York?

3. In January, what has Reta left in limbo since her last conversation with Arthur Springer?

4. Who has been appointed to a university Chair in Theology?

5. Why does Lois knock on the door to investigate when Arthur is in the house by himself?

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