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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What praise does Reta give Alexander Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) Reta praises his research method.
(b) Reta praises his broad approach.
(c) Reta praises his personal narrative style.
(d) Reta praises his intellectual rigor.

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. How are Reta and Danielle different?
(a) Reta is Canadian; Danielle is American.
(b) Reta is young and successful; Danielle is old and poor.
(c) Reta is a novelist; Danielle is a biographer.
(d) Reta is married with children; Danielle is single and childless.

4. Why does Reta also chide Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?
(a) For including male writers that are blatantly sexist.
(b) For attempting to discuss all literature instead of narrowing his focus.
(c) For failing to mention some of the century's great female writers.
(d) For his patronizing tone in discussing some of the great female writers of the century.

5. What sport have Christine and Natalie given up playing on Saturdays to spend the day with Norah?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Raquetball.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dennis Ford-Halpern?

2. According to Reta, what is there a sense of that runs throughout her main characters' story?

3. What has Reta attempted to talk about with her daughters regarding sex?

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

5. Who does Reta meet for lunch after a radio interview in Baltimore?

(see the answer key)

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