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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Worse.
(b) The same.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Better.

2. What does Maria say to the baby after Carter warns her about the baby getting chilled?
(a) "Mommy will take care of it."
(b) "Your father wants to talk to you."
(c) "Mommy will be right back."
(d) "Your father loves you."

3. Maria states that she may have been holding all the aces but ___________?
(a) What was the game?
(b) What if she lost?
(c) Who was it for?
(d) Where would she go?

4. According to Maria, what do some people in the hospital where she is committed call her?
(a) Miss M.
(b) Maria.
(c) Mrs. Lang.
(d) Ms. Wyeth.

5. According to Helene, what is Maria's manner like when she sees her by the swimming pool at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accessory does Helene bring to the hospital for Maria that belongs to her?

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

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

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

5. According to Helene, who killed BZ?

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