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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 61 - 87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives BZ and Helene money to stay married?
(a) Carter.
(b) Helene's aunt.
(c) Freddy Chaikin.
(d) BZ's mother.

2. Why does Carter tell Maria in the desert where he is filming that she should leave if she feels "that way."
(a) Because she asks if Carter stole her money.
(b) Because she asks if Carter beat up Susannah.
(c) Because she asks if Carter doesn't love her anymore.
(d) Because she asks if Carter is sleeping with Susannah.

3. What does Maria eat and drink during her new pastime?
(a) A peanut butter sandwich and water.
(b) A hard-boiled egg and coca-cola.
(c) A packet of nuts and apple juice.
(d) A bag of pretzels and root beer.

4. What is the name of the street Maria and Kate drive up and down in search of a Christmas tree?
(a) La Brea.
(b) Wilshire.
(c) Rodeo.
(d) Sunset.

5. What does the man who doesn't like artificial lemon juice at BZ and Helene's do for a living?
(a) He's a masseur.
(b) He's a therapist.
(c) He's a lawyer.
(d) He's a writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Maria begin to bleed after her abortion?

2. After he returns from his film shoot, how does Carter respond to Maria's question if he's going to stay at the house in Beverly Hills?

3. As the novel opens, whom does Helene say she does NOT visit Maria at the hospital for?

4. According to Freddy Chaikin, what is the best medicine for things wrong in the private life department?

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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