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

Multiple Choice Questions

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 most of the books feature 19th century women.
(c) Because her books are left out of the list.
(d) Because the books only focus on Western intellectuals.

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

3. What do Reta and Tom speculate about Norah's wrists?
(a) Whether Norah has fallen and hurt herself.
(b) Whether Norah has used a razor in a suicide attempt.
(c) Whether someone else has hurt Norah.
(d) Whether Norah has made unsavory friends.

4. What do Tom and the girls see as a contradiction about the American event they are fixated on?
(a) They see the Kentucky Derby as a contradiction to government regulation of gambling.
(b) They see the presidential speech as a contradiction to the realities of the Iraq war.
(c) They see the election results in Florida as a contradiction to the checks and balances system in the constitution.
(d) They see the Indy 500 as a contradiction to public concern for safety.

5. What does Reta discover behind the furnace that belonged to the previous owners?
(a) An invitation to a baby shower.
(b) A child's report card.
(c) A confession of infidelity.
(d) A love letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Reta, what is NOT a romance with impossibly beautiful people?

2. After Reta discovers Norah's wrists, what does Tom leave for Norah when he sees her in Toronto?

3. What items are NOT in the package Christine and Natalie bring Norah after Christmas break?

4. What does Reta discuss with the person she visits after her encounter with Norah in early November?

5. Who is playing the piano when Reta and Tom have finished their work after their package is delivered?

(see the answer key)

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