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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maria runs into Benny Austin at the casino, how is he different from what she remembered?
(a) He was shorter and more frail.
(b) He was shorter and heavier.
(c) He was taller and heavier.
(d) He was taller and more frail.

2. What does Maria tell Benny Austin about why she had to leave him?
(a) She lost big.
(b) She needed a drink.
(c) She got sick.
(d) She got another call.

3. What kind of movie does BZ watch the first time Maria met him at his house?
(a) A blue movie.
(b) A new movie.
(c) A silent movie.
(d) An old movie.

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

5. Why does Maria feel a rush of shame when she tells Benny Austin to come see her in Los Angeles?
(a) Because Benny never goes to Los Angeles.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Because she would not see him if he came.
(d) Because Maria never goes to Los Angeles.

6. What did the girl Maria worked with have to do in order to get a legal D & C?
(a) Embezzle money.
(b) Blackmail the governor.
(c) Sleep with the mayor.
(d) Provide false testimony.

7. Why does Helene have a bruise on her cheek the night after Maria drank too much?
(a) Because she had an accident.
(b) Because Maria hit her.
(c) Because BZ hit her.
(d) Because she fell.

8. In Maria's dreams of a shadowy syndicate, what does her contact want her to supply information about?
(a) The condition of the plumbing.
(b) The problem of parenting.
(c) The state of the union.
(d) The location of the film.

9. The first time Maria sees Carter after the divorce hearing, what does he mean when he tells her, "Don't get into that"?
(a) He means that she shouldn't do pornography.
(b) He means that she shouldn't sleep with BZ.
(c) He means that she shouldn't starve herself.
(d) He means that she shouldn't do drugs.

10. Maria receives a mimeographed letter in care of the studio that is from whom?
(a) A fan.
(b) A director.
(c) A psychiatrist.
(d) A hypnotist.

11. When a comedian comes into the suite at the casino and makes a comment about Maria being new talent, what does Larry Kulik say?
(a) She's the best talent.
(b) She's experienced talent.
(c) She's not talent.
(d) She's great talent.

12. In her dreams of Les Goodwin and Kate, Maria imagines the three of them going to the beach to do what?
(a) Swim.
(b) Gather mussels.
(c) Make sand castles.
(d) Lie on the beach.

13. Who tells Maria, "You're lying in water and it's warm and you hear your mother's voice"?
(a) The psychiatrist.
(b) The astrologer.
(c) The director.
(d) The hypnotist.

14. At three in the morning in the desert, when Maria asks Carter, "Why do you fight," what does he say?
(a) "Because I hate you."
(b) "To see if you love me."
(c) "Because you fight back."
(d) "To find out if you're alive."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the courtroom, Helene confirmed that the defendant, Carter Lang, had repeatedly _______and in other ways _________the plaintiff, Mrs. Maria Lang.

3. At the restaurant with Les Goodwin the day of Maria's abortion, what does she tell Les she wants to order?

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

5. How does BZ die at the end of the novel?

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