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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose obituary does Reta read in the Globe and Mail?
(a) Paul Hillsdale.
(b) Pam Horton.
(c) Peter Harding.
(d) Paula Hemingway.

2. According to Tom, what is the cause of the condition of Norah's hands?
(a) Self-mutilation.
(b) A fight.
(c) Second-degree burns.
(d) A fall.

3. Why does Arthur tell Reta the day after Christmas that he has been up all night?
(a) Because he has been thinking about Alicia.
(b) Because he has not received her book.
(c) Because her book needs a lot of work.
(d) Because he is concerned Reta will miss a deadline.

4. What does Arthur accidentally knock over during his first visit at Reta's?
(a) A glass vase.
(b) A book.
(c) A serving platter.
(d) A wine bottle.

5. What is the name of the hospital that Norah is in?
(a) Ontario Psychiatric Hospital.
(b) Toronto Psychiatric Hospital.
(c) Toronto General Hospital.
(d) Ontario General Hospital.

6. Who is elected Prime Minister again?
(a) Kim Campbell.
(b) Pierre Trudeau.
(c) Jean Chretrien.
(d) John Turner.

7. During lunch, why is Danielle disappointed with Reta's decision to write another novel?
(a) Because she wants Reta to focus on rescuing Norah.
(b) Because she thinks Reta's first novel wasn't very good.
(c) Because she considers writing fiction a trivial pursuit.
(d) Because she wants Reta to translate another one of her books.

8. For what dish did Lois win a prize at the Orangetown Fair?
(a) Irish stew.
(b) German honey cake.
(c) Greek baklava.
(d) English fish and chips.

9. Why does Lois knock on the door to investigate when Arthur is in the house by himself?
(a) Lois comes to investigate after seeing Arthur close the curtains.
(b) Lois comes to investigate after seeing a stranger lurking outside.
(c) Lois comes to investigate after hearing a loud noise.
(d) Lois comes to investigate after waiting for the usual signs for dinner.

10. When Reta leaves Arthur in the house by himself to go to the hospital, what does he do?
(a) Cleans the kitchen.
(b) Watches television and drinks wine.
(c) Sleeps on the couch.
(d) Reads a book and has coffee.

11. According to Arthur, Roman is an ___________ and ___________ character.
(a) Intelligent; interesting.
(b) Indescribable; complex.
(c) Interesting; smart.
(d) Indifferent; dull.

12. What is the name of the third novel in Reta's trilogy?
(a) Autumn Thyme.
(b) Spring Thyme.
(c) Winter Thyme.
(d) Summer Thyme.

13. Why does Reta have difficulty carrying on a conversation with Arthur when he comes o her home for the first time?
(a) Because she doesn't understand him.
(b) Because she is preoccupied.
(c) Because he asks too many questions.
(d) Because he never stops speaking.

14. In Reta's letter to Ford-Halpern, what failure is "a moral dilemma in itself"?
(a) Ford-Halpern's failure to ask tough questions.
(b) Ford-Halpern's failure to improve Reta's novel.
(c) Ford-Halpern's failure to treat Norah.
(d) Ford-Halpern's failure to mention any female contributors.

15. What does Reta remember about Tom's childhood as they walk in the cemetery?
(a) She remembers that his mother was a terrible housekeeper.
(b) She remembers that his family lost their fortune.
(c) She remembers that his father was in the army.
(d) She remembers that Tom ran away from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reta find "ugly, vast, and arresting" as she and Tom walk in the cemetery?

2. Who has been appointed to a university Chair in Theology?

3. In January, what has Reta left in limbo since her last conversation with Arthur Springer?

4. Arthur tells Reta the day after Christmas that he has read all the reviews for what book?

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

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