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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does BZ tell Maria that they had to shut down the set in the desert?
(a) Because of the fire.
(b) Because the lead skipped town.
(c) Because someone got hurt.
(d) Because they ran out of cash.

3. 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 always dines out.
(c) She says that he never invites her.
(d) She says that he always invites her.

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

5. According to Maria, what was "something no one in the city liked to be near"?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Success.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maria prefer the studio cut of the second picture Carter made with her?

2. Maria's mother ran her car off the highway outside of what town?

3. What is Maria consumed by after her mother's death when she lived in New York?

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

5. How does everything look to Maria as she leaves the house where she had her abortion?

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