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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accessory does Helene bring to the hospital for Maria that belongs to her?
(a) A leather belt.
(b) Gold hoops.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A chiffon scarf.

2. What does Maria throw out in order to insure bleeding?
(a) Bed sheets.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Tampax.

3. As the novel opens, what fictional character does Maria say she does NOT ask what makes this person evil?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Othello.

4. According to Helene, who are the people BZ's mother Carlotta "can't bear"?
(a) Mexicans.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Germans.
(d) Irish.

5. What phrase does Helene's friends who are about ten years older than Helene say to one another?
(a) Heaven pajamas.
(b) God almighty.
(c) Lord, have mercy.
(d) Heavens to Betsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the house where Maria has her abortion, what is the doctor's table NOT fitted with?

2. What does she buy at Saks that she can't fit into her Corvette?

3. According to Helene, who killed BZ?

4. What was the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with Maria?

5. Why does BZ tell Maria that they had to shut down the set in the desert?

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