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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accessory does Helene bring to the hospital for Maria that belongs to her?
(a) Gold hoops.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A chiffon scarf.
(d) A leather belt.

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

3. What is the name of Maria's father's business partner?
(a) Bob Allen.
(b) Austin Benny.
(c) Benny Austin.
(d) Allen Bob.

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

5. Maria claimed she was raised to believe that what came in on the next roll would always be _____ than what went out on the last.
(a) None of the above.
(b) Worse.
(c) The same.
(d) Better.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Maria playing on the lawn with the baby as Carter recalls in the beginning of the novel?

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

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

4. According to Helene, who killed BZ?

5. In the hospital, what does Maria try NOT to think about?

(see the answer key)

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