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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what failure is "a moral dilemma in itself"?
(a) Ford-Halpern's failure to improve Reta's novel.
(b) Ford-Halpern's failure to ask tough questions.
(c) Ford-Halpern's failure to mention any female contributors.
(d) Ford-Halpern's failure to treat Norah.

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

4. What does Reta notice on Norah's wrists?
(a) Scabs and red sores.
(b) Scabs and tattoos.
(c) Bandaids and gauze.
(d) Scratches and bruises.

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

6. What is the name of the third novel in Reta's trilogy?
(a) Autumn Thyme.
(b) Spring Thyme.
(c) Winter Thyme.
(d) Summer Thyme.

7. After Reta discovers Norah's wrists, what does Tom leave for Norah when he sees her in Toronto?
(a) A jar of cortisone cream and leather gloves.
(b) A jar of moisturizer and leather gloves.
(c) A jar of vaseline and sheepskin gloves.
(d) A jar of cortisone cream and sheepskin gloves.

8. According to Francis, why does everyone dismiss Norah's gloves at the hostel?
(a) Because many people at the hostel wore gloves.
(b) Because they were more concerned with other homeless people.
(c) Because Norah told them she didn't want to talk about it.
(d) Because they thought Norah was just another eccentric street person.

9. What does Natalie remind her family about how long Norah has been wearing her garden gloves?
(a) That Norah has been wearing them since the previous fall.
(b) That Norah has been wearing them since the previous summer.
(c) That Norah has been wearing them since the previous spring.
(d) That Norah has been wearing them since the previous winter.

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

11. What title does Arthur suggest for Reta's novel?
(a) Bear Fruit.
(b) Bud.
(c) Blossom.
(d) Bloom.

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

13. Why is Reta alarmed by the sight of Norah's hands?
(a) They are broken.
(b) They are scarred.
(c) They are bruised.
(d) They are cut.

14. Who is elected Prime Minister again?
(a) Pierre Trudeau.
(b) Kim Campbell.
(c) Jean Chretrien.
(d) John Turner.

15. Arthur tells Reta the day after Christmas that he is filled with admiration for what?
(a) Roman's faith.
(b) Reta's talent.
(c) Alicia's goodness.
(d) Norah's resolve.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what is "an endless series of obstacles, an alignment of locked doors"?

2. What is the name of the place Reta meets her friends on Tuesdays?

3. How does Reta sign her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail?

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

5. In her letter about the obituary in the Globe and Mail, what does Reta state she has missed out on?

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