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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maria attends parties with occasional, third-string "faggots," why is she considered a "modest asset"?
(a) Because she listens to them and knpws lots of famous stars.
(b) Because she is beautiful and understands the marginal distinctions which preoccupy them.
(c) Because she is beautiful and knows lots of famous stars.
(d) Because she listens to them and understands the marginal distinctions which preoccupy them.

2. What is the name of the casino where Maria runs into Benny Austin?
(a) Monte Carlo.
(b) Flamingo.
(c) Dunes.
(d) Stardust.

3. As she waits at Ralph's Market snack counter, Maria thinks the line suggests that the norm was to have _______, ________, and _______.
(a) A lack of food; some loneliness; no place to live.
(b) Some loneliness; no place to live; a disconnected phone.
(c) Some extramarital error; no place to live; a lack of food.
(d) A disconnected phone; some clandestine business; some extramarital error.

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

5. What phrase does Helene's friends who are about ten years older than Helene say to one another?
(a) Heaven pajamas.
(b) Heavens to Betsy.
(c) God almighty.
(d) Lord, have mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carter suggests that Maria fly up to Pebble Beach to meet Helene and BZ's mother, what reason does Maria give about why she can't go?

2. Who tells Maria, "You're lying in water and it's warm and you hear your mother's voice"?

3. When Maria goes to the hairdresser, a girl comes in and tells her hairdresser that she just had an operation for what?

4. When Maria lived in New York, what did she do?

5. Who gives BZ and Helene money to stay married?

(see the answer key)

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