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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the charge at Maria and Carter's divorce hearing that is uncontested?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Mental cruelty.
(c) Loss of income.
(d) Emotional alienation.

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

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

4. What city does Maria have her abortion in?
(a) Oceanside.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Encino.

5. What is the name of Maria's father's business partner?
(a) Austin Benny.
(b) Bob Allen.
(c) Allen Bob.
(d) Benny Austin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The season in New York, where Maria lost so much weight the agency wouldn't book her, what did she see every time she looked at food?

2. According to Maria, what did Carter do after she married him?

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

4. What does the doctor on Wilshire tell Maria about whoever did the abortion?

5. According to Helene, what is Maria's manner like when she sees her by the swimming pool at the hospital as the novel opens?

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