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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the place Reta meets her friends on Tuesdays?
(a) Green Blossom Room.
(b) Red Blossom Room.
(c) Orange Blossom Room.
(d) Yellow Blossom Room.

2. What does Tom think Norah might be suffering from?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) Depression.
(c) Bipolar disorder.
(d) Post-traumatic stress syndrome.

3. According to Arthur, who possesses "profound human goodness"?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Reta.
(c) Norah.
(d) Roman.

4. 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 her characters should be like her readers.
(c) How many points of view should be given.
(d) How much background information should be given.

5. According to Francis, why does everyone dismiss Norah's gloves at the hostel?
(a) Because they thought Norah was just another eccentric street person.
(b) Because they were more concerned with other homeless people.
(c) Because Norah told them she didn't want to talk about it.
(d) Because many people at the hostel wore gloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Reta go see after her encounter with Norah in early November?

2. Why does Reta also chide Valkner about his article "The History of Dictionaries"?

3. Who is Reta's mentor?

4. Why is Reta alarmed by the sight of Norah's hands?

5. According to Arthur, Roman is an ___________ and ___________ character.

(see the answer key)

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