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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 Helene, what is often true of selfish women?
(a) They don't smoke.
(b) They drink heavily.
(c) They don't put on weight.
(d) They drive very fast.

2. What does the receptionist at Freddy Chaikin's office tell Maria when she arrives without calling?
(a) He's on the phone.
(b) He's in the projection room.
(c) He's left for lunch.
(d) He's with another client.

3. According to Maria, why shouldn't she have shown up at Freddy Chaikin's without calling?
(a) Because only big stars were allowed to show up unannounced.
(b) Because only people in trouble came unannounced to see their agents.
(c) Because it was rude to show up without calling.
(d) Because her agent is too busy to see her.

4. When Helene arrives at the hospital to see Maria as the novel opens, what is she told?
(a) That Mrs. Lang is resting.
(b) That Maria is sleeping.
(c) That Maria is swimming.
(d) That Mrs. Wyeth has been discharged.

5. What excuse does Maria tell herself regarding her new sleeping arrangements?
(a) That the house is too big for one person.
(b) That it is too hot to sleep in the house.
(c) That she is waiting for Carter to return.
(d) That it is safer to not sleep in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does BZ respond when Maria asks him if he ever gets tired of doing favors for people?

2. What pastime does Maria begin to do after Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills?

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

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

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

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