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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reta's struggle about what a writer of fiction should give the reader?
(a) How many metaphors and similes should be used.
(b) How much background information should be given.
(c) How many points of view should be given.
(d) How much her characters should be like her readers.

2. What kind of woman does Reta realize she cannot create for a heroine in her novel?
(a) A trustworthy woman.
(b) A perfect woman.
(c) An imperfect woman.
(d) An evil woman.

3. What present does Reta get for Norah's seventeenth birthday while on a book tour in D.C.?
(a) A purse.
(b) A sweater.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A scarf.

4. What does Reta think most people would assume about the inscription on Mary Leland's headstone?
(a) That the stone mason made a mistake.
(b) That Mary's life was hard.
(c) That Mary would be proud.
(d) That the inscription is apt.

5. The nature of _______dominates the conversation between Reta and Danielle at lunch.
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Love.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Reta's new novel?

2. How does Reta sign her letter to Ford-Halpern?

3. What does Reta do in lieu of attending the funeral for the person at Scribano & Lawrence?

4. What does Reta immerse herself in despite her continuing grief?

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

(see the answer key)

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