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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 does the receptionist at Freddy Chaikin's office tell Maria when she arrives without calling?
(a) He's on the phone.
(b) He's in the projection room.
(c) He's left for lunch.
(d) He's with another client.

2. What does Helene see Maria wearing when she visits the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) Jeans.
(b) Pajamas.
(c) A dress.
(d) A bikini.

3. What does the man who doesn't like artificial lemon juice at BZ and Helene's do for a living?
(a) He's a lawyer.
(b) He's a writer.
(c) He's a therapist.
(d) He's a masseur.

4. According to Carter, who besides him, Maria, and the possible father, does NOT know about the affair?
(a) Maria's sister.
(b) The wife of the possible father.
(c) Carter's sister.
(d) The wife of Maria's uncle.

5. How many days does Maria realize she has not been bleeding?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifty one.
(c) Ninety.
(d) Twenty five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird does Maria watch at the hospital as the novel opens?

2. 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?

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

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

5. When Maria visits Kate at the hospital and warns the nurse about Kate's nightmares, what does Maria realize about getting an abortion?

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