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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29 - 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the restaurant with Les Goodwin the day of Maria's abortion, what does she tell Les she wants to order?
(a) A very large steak and three drinks.
(b) Chocolate pie and one drink.
(c) A salad and two drinks.
(d) Nothing but water.

2. According to Carter, what does the hospital where Kate is staying tell him about Maria's frequent visits to see her daughter?
(a) That unscheduled parental appearances help the child's adjustment.
(b) That Kate doesn't want her to visit without her father there as well.
(c) That unscheduled parental appearances tend to disturb the child's adjustment.
(d) That only he has the authority to authorize her release.

3. What does Helene see Maria wearing when she visits the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) A dress.
(b) A bikini.
(c) Jeans.
(d) Pajamas.

4. After Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills, where does Maria begin to sleep?
(a) In the car.
(b) On the deck.
(c) By the pool.
(d) At the beach.

5. According to Maria, "_______always spoke on the telephone as if a spurious urgency could mask her radical lack of interest in talking to anyone."
(a) Carlotta.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Felicia.
(d) Helene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with Maria?

2. According to Maria, why shouldn't she have shown up at Freddy Chaikin's without calling?

3. How does Maria respond to Carter when he says, regarding the baby's father, "I suppose you're going to tell me it's not mine"?

4. What is Maria consumed by after her mother's death when she lived in New York?

5. What city does Maria have her abortion in?

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