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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What days does Reta drive to Toronto to see Norah?
(a) Wednesdays.
(b) Mondays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Tuesdays.

2. According to Reta, what are women still dismissed and excluded from?
(a) Economic advancement.
(b) Freedom of expression.
(c) Accolades and compensation.
(d) Primary entitlements.

3. What does Norah ask Reta about their family when she is nine years-old?
(a) Norah asks Reta whether or not they are from Canada.
(b) Norah asks Reta whether or not her parents are Catholic.
(c) Norah asks Reta whether or not her parents are married.
(d) Norah asks Reta whether or not she is adopted.

4. Who suddenly dies at Scribano & Lawrence?
(a) Mr. Lawrence.
(b) Mr. Scribano.
(c) Mrs. Scribano.
(d) Mrs. Lawrence.

5. What rationale does Reta offer about Norah's strange behavior in her letter to Valkner?
(a) It is Norah's excuse not to finish school and get her degree.
(b) It is Norah's deliberate effort to extiguish herself and be a nothing.
(c) It is Norah's way of getting back at Reta for not being there for her.
(d) It is Norah's attempt to be special and above everyone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, what is "full of rough corners that seem to me just about to come into their full beauty"?

2. According to Reta, what is the most important aspect in her life?

3. What does Norah accidentally find in the pocket of Christine's winter parka?

4. What has a dormitory appearance with meals served and an enforced curfew?

5. What is the name of the hostel Reta writes a check to each month?

(see the answer key)

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