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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the hospital, what does Maria try NOT to think about?
(a) Movies and red roses.
(b) Dead things and plumbing.
(c) Winter mornings and ice tea.
(d) The ocean and newspapers.

2. What does the manager at Fountain Avenue mistake Maria for?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A director.
(c) A producer.
(d) A writer.

3. What is the name of the boyfriend Maria had before she met Carter?
(a) Isaiah Coster.
(b) Isaiah Costello.
(c) Ivan Costello.
(d) Ivan Coster.

4. Why does Maria prefer the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with her?
(a) Because the girl on screen seemed not to have a care in the world.
(b) Because the motorcycle gang seemed to be punished for their crimes.
(c) Because the girl on screen seemed to have a knack for controlling her own destiny.
(d) Because the motorcycle gang seemed to get away with murder.

5. What does the man who doesn't like artificial lemon juice at BZ and Helene's do for a living?
(a) He's a lawyer.
(b) He's a masseur.
(c) He's a writer.
(d) He's a therapist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Maria keep in her makeup box that she is careful not to examine?

2. What does Helene see Maria wearing when she visits the hospital as the novel opens?

3. Maria states that she may have been holding all the aces but ___________?

4. In her dreams, where are the "hacked pieces of human flesh" found?

5. At BZ and Helene's, why does Maria focus on remembering brushing Kate's hair?

(see the answer key)

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