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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 thinks Reta's first novel wasn't very good.
(c) Because she wants Reta to translate another one of her books.
(d) Because she considers writing fiction a trivial pursuit.

2. According to Arthur, Roman is an ___________ and ___________ character.
(a) Interesting; smart.
(b) Indifferent; dull.
(c) Indescribable; complex.
(d) Intelligent; interesting.

3. 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) Everything.
(c) Something definable.
(d) Nothing.

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

5. What assessment does Helt have of Reta's first novel?
(a) That it was entertaining but poorly written.
(b) That it was well-written and complex.
(c) That it was quickly written and a light read.
(d) That it was laborious and difficult to understand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the letter to the short story writer, why does Reta mention that her friend Emma lost the integrity of her body?

3. According to Lois, what year did her husband die?

4. Who does Arthur frighten when he accidentally knocks over the object at Reta's house?

5. What does Reta notice on Norah's wrists?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Reta and Arthur have their heated discussion, what three things happen that interrupt them that provide comic relief to the serious conversation?

2. Why does an older friend of Reta's advise her to read obituaries as a young writer?

3. How do the meetings with her friends at the Orange Blossom Room ground Reta in reality?

4. Why does Reta feel that Arthur's suggestion to focus on Roman instead of Alicia is an egregious one?

5. How does the staff's response at the hostel regarding Norah's gloves indicate her invisibility as a street person?

6. At the hospital, what does Natalie reveal about the injuries to Norah's hands?

7. Describe Reta and Lois's relationship.

8. In her letter about the death of Peter Harding, how does Reta compare herself to Norah?

9. Why don't the Winters' want to discuss the fact that Norah probably gave her Christmas package away?

10. What issue does Reta take with Emily Helt's book review in the Chicago Tribune?

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