1. Why does Reta write a letter of complaint to an editor of a literary magazine about a series of books called "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?
(a) Because none of the books feature women writers.
(b) Because her books are left out of the list.
(c) Because the books only focus on Western intellectuals.
(d) Because most of the books feature 19th century women.

2. Why does Reta become angry at the male author being interviewed on the literary television show?
(a) Because he doesn't mention any female writers who have influenced him.
(b) Because he lacks talent and imagination.
(c) Because he is more successful than she is.
(d) Because he dismisses her writing to the host.

3. Why does Reta include "The Hermitage" in her signature at the end of her letter of complaint about "Great Minds of the Western Intellectual World"?
(a) Because Reta feels as a woman she should focus on her home.
(b) Because Reta feels as a mother she should tend to her family.
(c) Because Reta feels as a writer she needs to work away from people.
(d) Because Reta feels as a woman she is shut out of the universe.

4. Why is Colin's marriage to Marietta troubled?
(a) Because Marietta has suddenly left Colin.
(b) Because Marietta is unfaithful.
(c) Because Colin is unfaithful.
(d) Because Colin has suddenly left Marietta.

5. Why does Natalie thank Reta on Christine's birthday in October?
(a) For not naming her Ophelia.
(b) For being a great mom.
(c) For taking them to dinner.
(d) For throwing a party for Christine.