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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Maria, why did Carter stop seeing Sidney and Ruth Loomis?
(a) Because Sidney didn't write a movie for him.
(b) Because a part Ruth had was given to another actress.
(c) Because a show Sidney was writing was canceled midseason.
(d) Because Ruth didn't star in a movie of his.

2. What object does Maria later try to remember if the doctor took with him when he left the bedroom?
(a) A depressor.
(b) A scalpel.
(c) A pail.
(d) A speculum.

3. After he returns from his film shoot, how does Carter respond to Maria's question if he's going to stay at the house in Beverly Hills?
(a) "I thought you wanted me to."
(b) "All my things are here, aren't they?"
(c) "You weren't supposed to be here."
(d) "I paid for it, didn't I?"

4. As the novel opens, what meal does Carter like to have out?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Midnight snack.
(d) Dinner.

5. What phrase does Helene's friends who are about ten years older than Helene say to one another?
(a) Lord, have mercy.
(b) Heavens to Betsy.
(c) Heaven pajamas.
(d) God almighty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maria move out of the house in Beverly Hills?

2. 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"?

3. According to Carter, when Maria responds to his statement about dining out, who continues to look directly at her?

4. After learning of her mother's death, what did Maria do for a month?

5. According to Helene, who killed BZ?

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