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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29 - 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In her dreams, where are the "hacked pieces of human flesh" found?
(a) In the film.
(b) In the crib.
(c) In the pipes.
(d) In the pool.

3. On the set of the television show in which she has a guest appearance, why does Maria pray that the cameramen would be slow with the set-ups?
(a) Because she is in pain.
(b) Because she is late to meet Les.
(c) Because she is drunk.
(d) Because she doesn't know her lines.

4. In the elevator of Freddy Chaikin's office, who tells Maria, "The word on Carter's dailies is sensational"?
(a) An agent.
(b) BZ.
(c) Freddy.
(d) An actor.

5. What is Maria waiting for at the Ralph's Market snack counter?
(a) To use the pay phone.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Les Goodwin.
(d) To eat lunch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many dollars does Maria withdraw in cash from the bank to pay for the abortion?

3. How many days does Maria realize she has not been bleeding?

4. In Maria's dreams of a shadowy syndicate, what does her contact want her to supply information about?

5. According to Maria, why did her family move to Silver Wells?

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