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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Helene arrives at the hospital to see Maria as the novel opens, what is she told?
(a) That Maria is swimming.
(b) That Maria is sleeping.
(c) That Mrs. Lang is resting.
(d) That Mrs. Wyeth has been discharged.

2. After learning of her mother's death, what did Maria do for a month?
(a) Cry.
(b) Not work.
(c) Drink.
(d) Sleep.

3. According to Maria, why did her family move to Silver Wells?
(a) Because the weather was nice.
(b) Because her father owned the town.
(c) Because she got a job there.
(d) Because they were running from the law.

4. Why does Maria prefer the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with her?
(a) Because the motorcycle gang seemed to be punished for their crimes.
(b) Because the girl on screen seemed to have a knack for controlling her own destiny.
(c) Because the motorcycle gang seemed to get away with murder.
(d) Because the girl on screen seemed not to have a care in the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Maria, what object signifies that her new sleeping arrangement is just temporary?

3. According to Maria, why shouldn't she have shown up at Freddy Chaikin's without calling?

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

5. Why does Maria tell BZ that Larry Kulik is going to die in a barber chair?

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