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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Maria, what did Carter do after she married him?
(a) Bring her to the hospital.
(b) Write a book about her.
(c) Take her to Paris.
(d) Put her in his pictures.

2. What time is it essential for Maria to embark on her new pastime?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

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

4. According to Maria, what do some people in the hospital where she is committed call her?
(a) Mrs. Lang.
(b) Maria.
(c) Miss M.
(d) Ms. Wyeth.

5. What type of bird does Maria watch at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) A woodpecker.
(b) A blue jay.
(c) A hummingbird.
(d) A sparrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Maria's father's business partner?

2. In the elevator of Freddy Chaikin's office, who tells Maria, "The word on Carter's dailies is sensational"?

3. According to Helene, what is often true of selfish women?

4. What does Maria say to the baby after Carter warns her about the baby getting chilled?

5. Why does Maria tell BZ that Larry Kulik is going to die in a barber chair?

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