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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel opens, what fictional character does Maria say she does NOT ask what makes this person evil?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Othello.
(d) Iago.

2. As the novel opens, whom does Helene say she does NOT visit Maria at the hospital for?
(a) Carter.
(b) Maria.
(c) Helene.
(d) BZ.

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

4. In the elevator of Freddy Chaikin's office, who tells Maria, "The word on Carter's dailies is sensational"?
(a) Freddy.
(b) An actor.
(c) BZ.
(d) An agent.

5. What does BZ do with the first picture that Carter made with Maria that she doesn't like?
(a) He runs it often.
(b) He seldom runs it.
(c) He destroys it.
(d) He sells it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does BZ tell Maria about an actress who was admitted to UCLA Neuropsychiatric?

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

3. According to Carter, what two places does he like to eat alone and read the trades?

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?

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

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