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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 Pages 1 – 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marie receive a postcard from Evie saying she is "halfway there!" (2)?
(a) Richmond.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Portland.
(d) Reno.

2. Why does Marie dread cleaning Room 144 after Room 213?
(a) It is the largest room in the motel.
(b) A rock band was staying there.
(c) There was a bachelorette party there.
(d) There were four children in that room.

3. Who is the main character of "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"?
(a) Martha.
(b) Mel.
(c) Margo.
(d) Marie.

4. Who is the author of "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"?
(a) Alexander Sherman.
(b) Alexa Sherry.
(c) Sheryl Alexa.
(d) Sherman Alexie.

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 things did Marie have stolen from her by coworkers over the years?

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

3. What term does the main character occasionally use when addressing God?

4. Who owns the motel where Marie works?

5. How long does it take Marie to clean the first, tidy room she cleans in the story?

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