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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the street Maria and Kate drive up and down in search of a Christmas tree?
(a) Rodeo.
(b) Wilshire.
(c) La Brea.
(d) Sunset.

2. What does Maria do instead of going to the hospital for the excessive bleeding?
(a) Take Valium to go to sleep.
(b) Drive on the freeway.
(c) Drink a bottle of gin.
(d) Take Dexedrine to stay awake.

3. Why does Freddy Chaikin say to Maria that he was surprised to hear that she wanted to work again?
(a) Because she walked off set.
(b) Because she was getting a divorce.
(c) Because she refused her last part.
(d) Because she didn't return his calls.

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

5. According to Helene, who are the people BZ's mother Carlotta "can't bear"?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Irish.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Germans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What season is it when Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills?

3. Whom does Freddy Chaikin tell Maria he will show film to if she wants to work again?

4. How many days does Maria realize she has not been bleeding?

5. According to Maria, why did Carter stop seeing Sidney and Ruth Loomis?

(see the answer key)

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