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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maria lived in New York, what did she do?
(a) She was a waitress.
(b) She was a teacher.
(c) She was a lawyer.
(d) She was a model.

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

3. What object does Maria keep in her makeup box that she is careful not to examine?
(a) A brooch from her mother.
(b) A letter from her father.
(c) A hairbrush from her mother.
(d) A watch from her father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom is the New York Times profile about that Helene brings with her to see Maria?

3. According to Helene, who killed BZ?

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

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

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