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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maria respond to Carter when he says, regarding the baby's father, "I suppose you're going to tell me it's not mine"?
(a) "No."
(b) "Yes."
(c) "I don't know."
(d) "It is yours."

2. During Christmas dinner, what gift from Felicia does Kate smash against the mirror?
(a) A ball.
(b) A doll.
(c) A train.
(d) A music box.

3. According to Carter, who besides him, Maria, and the possible father, does NOT know about the affair?
(a) Maria's sister.
(b) The wife of Maria's uncle.
(c) Carter's sister.
(d) The wife of the possible father.

4. According to Maria, what object signifies that her new sleeping arrangement is just temporary?
(a) The blanket.
(b) The sleeping bag.
(c) The beach towel.
(d) The pillow.

5. Why does Maria dislike the first picture that Carter made with her?
(a) Because the girl on screen isn't Maria.
(b) Because the girl on screen doesn't look like her.
(c) Because the girl on screen is dead.
(d) Because the girl on screen had no knack for anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does everything look to Maria as she leaves the house where she had her abortion?

2. As the novel opens, what meal does Carter like to have out?

3. What does a columnist from the trades call to ask Maria?

4. What does Carter threaten Maria with if she does NOT have an abortion?

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

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