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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Helene, what is often true of selfish women?
(a) They don't smoke.
(b) They don't put on weight.
(c) They drink heavily.
(d) They drive very fast.

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

3. At the restaurant with Les Goodwin the day of Maria's abortion, what does she tell Les she wants to order?
(a) Nothing but water.
(b) A salad and two drinks.
(c) Chocolate pie and one drink.
(d) A very large steak and three drinks.

4. What is the name of the place where the house slides on the television news that Maria is watching?
(a) Corvallis, Oregon.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Reno, Nevada.
(d) Tujunga, Washington.

5. What does Maria do instead of going to the hospital for the excessive bleeding?
(a) Drive on the freeway.
(b) Take Valium to go to sleep.
(c) Take Dexedrine to stay awake.
(d) Drink a bottle of gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Maria, what do some people in the hospital where she is committed call her?

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

3. At BZ and Helene's, why does Maria focus on remembering brushing Kate's hair?

4. Who tells Felicia at Christmas dinner, "You don't know what the f---- you're talking about"?

5. What is the subject of Maria and the man's conversation as they drive to get her abortion?

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