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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Helene, what is often true of selfish women?
(a) They don't put on weight.
(b) They drive very fast.
(c) They don't smoke.
(d) They drink heavily.

2. What was the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with Maria?
(a) A close up shot of Maria sitting on a bench.
(b) A close up shot of a motorcycle in a parking lot.
(c) A long dolly shot of the motorcycle gang on the freeway.
(d) A long dolly shot of Maria strolling across a campus.

3. According to Maria, why shouldn't she have shown up at Freddy Chaikin's without calling?
(a) Because her agent is too busy to see her.
(b) Because only people in trouble came unannounced to see their agents.
(c) Because it was rude to show up without calling.
(d) Because only big stars were allowed to show up unannounced.

4. What type of bird does Maria watch at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) A sparrow.
(b) A woodpecker.
(c) A hummingbird.
(d) A blue jay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Freddy Chaikin tell Maria he will show film to if she wants to work again?

2. What is the name of Maria's father's business partner?

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

4. What does BZ do with the first picture that Carter made with Maria that she doesn't like?

5. After learning of her mother's death, what did Maria do for a month?

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