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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 Pages 5 – 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Marie to clean the first, tidy room she cleans in the story?
(a) 1.5 hours.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 1 hour.

2. In addition to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, what does Marie think will help them survive retirement?
(a) Their 401K.
(b) Her husband's pension.
(c) Good luck.
(d) Home equity.

3. What is the one thing Marie dislikes cleaning most in rooms?
(a) Bedsheets.
(b) Urine.
(c) Feces.
(d) Food.

4. What "peculiar honor" (8) is Marie given on her last day of work?
(a) She is told she supervise only and does not need to clean.
(b) She is told she can just spray her mint soap and leave.
(c) She is told she does not have to clean any bathrooms.
(d) She is told she only needs to clean one room.

5. What had Marie convinced Naseem do to save she and other maids time?
(a) Only clean ever other day.
(b) Put wooden platforms under each bed.
(c) Allow them to reuse bed linens.
(d) Buy a robot vacuum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie hope to buy herself as a retirement gift?

2. Of the women Marie worked with over the years, how many did she likely hate?

3. What is the name of the front desk clerk that Marie was friends with at work?

4. What does Marie decide to do at the computer one day when she is filling in at the front desk for the owner?

5. Where does Evie say she is moving to when she abruptly quit work?

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