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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does BZ respond when Maria asks him if he ever gets tired of doing favors for people?
(a) "You don't know how tired."
(b) "Never."
(c) "For you, I'll do anything."
(d) "I get something back."

2. What does BZ tell Maria about an actress who was admitted to UCLA Neuropsychiatric?
(a) That she had fainted of exhaustion.
(b) That she had shot her husband.
(c) That she had cut her wrists.
(d) That she had overdosed.

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

4. According to Helene, what is Maria's manner like when she sees her by the swimming pool at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Happy.
(d) Upset.

5. After learning of her mother's death, what did Maria do for a month?
(a) Cry.
(b) Drink.
(c) Not work.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the receptionist at Freddy Chaikin's office tell Maria when she arrives without calling?

2. According to BZ, what does Larry Kulik have to do to be able to sleep with the young girl at Anita Garson's?

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

4. According to Maria, what did Carter do after she married him?

5. What is the name of the boyfriend Maria had before she met Carter?

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