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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom is the New York Times profile about that Helene brings with her to see Maria?
(a) Carter.
(b) BZ.
(c) Maria.
(d) Helene.

2. 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.

3. What is Maria waiting for at the Ralph's Market snack counter?
(a) To eat lunch.
(b) Nothing.
(c) To use the pay phone.
(d) Les Goodwin.

4. According to Helene, who was "shuttling them in and out of that motel like the dailies"?
(a) Maria.
(b) Carter.
(c) BZ.
(d) Les.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Maria lived in New York, what did she do?

2. 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"?

3. According to Carter, when Maria responds to his statement about dining out, who continues to look directly at her?

4. When Maria comes home from Freddy Chaikin's office what does she do instead of calling Les Goodwin?

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

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