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

2. Maria's mother ran her car off the highway outside of what town?
(a) Toledo.
(b) Tacoma.
(c) Topeka.
(d) Tonopah.

3. How does Maria respond to Carter's statement about always dining out?
(a) She says that he always dines out.
(b) She says that he doesn't always dine out.
(c) She says that he always invites her.
(d) She says that he never invites her.

4. What does Helene see Maria wearing when she visits the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) A bikini.
(c) A dress.
(d) Jeans.

5. In the hospital, what does Maria try NOT to think about?
(a) Movies and red roses.
(b) Dead things and plumbing.
(c) Winter mornings and ice tea.
(d) The ocean and newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the novel opens, what fictional character does Maria say she does NOT ask what makes this person evil?

2. What is the name of the boyfriend Maria had before she met Carter?

3. According to Maria, what do some people in the hospital where she is committed call her?

4. What type of bird does Maria watch at the hospital as the novel opens?

5. According to Maria, why did her family move to Silver Wells?

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