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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Helene, who was "shuttling them in and out of that motel like the dailies"?
(a) BZ.
(b) Carter.
(c) Maria.
(d) Les.

2. As the novel opens, what fictional character does Maria say she does NOT ask what makes this person evil?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Othello.
(d) Iago.

3. During Christmas dinner, what gift from Felicia does Kate smash against the mirror?
(a) A ball.
(b) A train.
(c) A music box.
(d) A doll.

4. Who at Christmas dinner is "preternaturally attuned to the threat of voices not even raised"?
(a) Maria.
(b) Kate.
(c) Les.
(d) BZ.

5. What happens at the end of the first picture Carter made with Maria?
(a) She is thrown into negative and looks dead.
(b) She is cleaning marijuana with a kitchen strainer.
(c) She is arguing on the telephone.
(d) She is crying on the IRT.

Short Answer Questions

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

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. When Maria tells Helene that they don't have to have lunch the day of the divorce hearing, what does Helene say?

4. What is the name of the television show Maria lands a guest-star appearance in?

5. Maria receives a mimeographed letter in care of the studio that is from whom?

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