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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Spring when Maria attends parties with "faggots" she drinks a good deal because when she drinks she does not what?
(a) Cry.
(b) Think.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Dream.

2. What excuse does Felicia give about Kate smashing her gift against the mirror?
(a) That Kate doesn't like her.
(b) That Kate feels sick.
(c) That Kate misses Carter.
(d) That Kate is tired.

3. Where was Maria born?
(a) Reno, Nevada.
(b) Austin, Texas.
(c) San Jose, California.
(d) Boise, Idaho.

4. On the set of the television show in which she has a guest appearance, why does Maria pray that the cameramen would be slow with the set-ups?
(a) Because she doesn't know her lines.
(b) Because she is drunk.
(c) Because she is late to meet Les.
(d) Because she is in pain.

5. When Maria attends parties with occasional, third-string "faggots," why is she considered a "modest asset"?
(a) Because she is beautiful and knows lots of famous stars.
(b) Because she is beautiful and understands the marginal distinctions which preoccupy them.
(c) Because she listens to them and knpws lots of famous stars.
(d) Because she listens to them and understands the marginal distinctions which preoccupy them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Carter, who besides him, Maria, and the possible father, does NOT know about the affair?

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

3. When BZ comes over, what does Maria ask him about Carter that he doesn't want to answer because he wants him to finish his picture?

4. What does Benny Austin tell Maria about her mother's health the last time she ever saw her?

5. What is the name of the first picture Carter made with Maria that never got distributed?

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