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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, what meal does Carter like to have out?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Midnight snack.
(d) Breakfast.

2. What kind of pants is the man who takes Maria to the house for the abortion wearing?
(a) Dark blue pants.
(b) Plaid pants.
(c) White duck pants.
(d) Jeans.

3. According to Maria, "_______always spoke on the telephone as if a spurious urgency could mask her radical lack of interest in talking to anyone."
(a) Felicia.
(b) Carlotta.
(c) Helene.
(d) Her mother.

4. What is the name of the street where the doctor Maria went to see about the pregnancy practices?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Wilshire.
(c) Melrose.
(d) Hollywood.

5. What is the subject of Maria and the man's conversation as they drive to get her abortion?
(a) Politics.
(b) Money.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria say to the baby after Carter warns her about the baby getting chilled?

2. Whom does Freddy Chaikin tell Maria he will show film to if she wants to work again?

3. According to Carter, when Maria responds to his statement about dining out, who continues to look directly at her?

4. What city does Maria have her abortion in?

5. Whom is the New York Times profile about that Helene brings with her to see Maria?

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