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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maria tell BZ that Larry Kulik is going to die in a barber chair?
(a) Because she had a vision about it.
(b) Because he will be killed by the gangsters he works for.
(c) Because he told her that's the way he wanted to go.
(d) Because he will collapse from being obese.

2. According to Helene, what is Maria's manner like when she sees her by the swimming pool at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) Upset.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Anxious.

3. Who acts as Maria's witness at Maria and Carter's divorce hearing?
(a) Felicia.
(b) Helene.
(c) BZ.
(d) Les.

4. How does everything look to Maria as she leaves the house where she had her abortion?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Eerie.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Lonely.

5. On the day of the hearing, Helene shows Maria a ring that was a gift from whom?
(a) BZ.
(b) Carlotta.
(c) Les.
(d) Carter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is in New York that Helene is so upset about she tells Maria three times?

3. In the elevator of Freddy Chaikin's office, who tells Maria, "The word on Carter's dailies is sensational"?

4. What does Carter threaten Maria with if she does NOT have an abortion?

5. What does Maria eat and drink during her new pastime?

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