Bold and independent though Rebecca is, she is alone in a community that revolves around family. Suddenly, the men are reading a question to the women. Evidently, they gave a wrong answer, but most of us didn't hear the right one. Someone tells her 1969. The table erupts in laughter.
Literature is also a strong suit.
Its weakness is television and film. We women cannot reach a unanimous decision, so Rebecca calls for a vote. Everybody raises their hands for 1, except me and Naomi. Mine is the lone ballot for 8. They hardly use them.