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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Freddy Chaikin say to Maria that he was surprised to hear that she wanted to work again?
(a) Because she didn't return his calls.
(b) Because she walked off set.
(c) Because she was getting a divorce.
(d) Because she refused her last part.

3. After Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills, where does Maria begin to sleep?
(a) By the pool.
(b) At the beach.
(c) In the car.
(d) On the deck.

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

5. What pastime does Maria begin to do after Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills?
(a) Drive the freeway.
(b) Run the boardwalk.
(c) Walk through the park.
(d) Swim in the ocean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the street where the doctor Maria went to see about the pregnancy practices?

3. When BZ comes over, what does Maria ask him about Carter that he doesn't want to answer because he wants him to finish his picture?

4. In the hospital, what does Maria try NOT to think about?

5. According to Maria, what was "something no one in the city liked to be near"?

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