Play It as It Lays Quiz

Joan Didion

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Chapters 1 - 3

Chapters 4 - 11

Chapters 12 - 28

Chapters 29 - 39

Chapters 40 - 60

Chapters 61 - 87

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Play It as It Lays Quiz

Play It as It Lays Quiz

Why does Maria feel a rush of shame when she tells Benny Austin to come see her in Los Angeles? (from Chapters 61 - 87)

According to Carter, who besides him, Maria, and the possible father, does NOT know about the affair? (from Chapters 12 - 28)

In the courtroom, Helene confirmed that the defendant, Carter Lang, had repeatedly _and in other ways ___the plaintiff, Mrs. Maria Lang. (from Chapters 40 - 60)

What kind of pants is the man who takes Maria to the house for the abortion wearing? (from Chapters 12 - 28)

When Maria shows up on Carter's set in the desert, why does he tell her to leave and do something with Helene? (from Chapters 61 - 87)

Play It as It Lays Quiz

Play It as It Lays Quiz

Why does Maria feel a rush of shame when she tells Benny Austin to come see her in Los Angeles? (from Chapters 61 - 87)

According to Carter, who besides him, Maria, and the possible father, does NOT know about the affair? (from Chapters 12 - 28)

In the courtroom, Helene confirmed that the defendant, Carter Lang, had repeatedly _______and in other ways _________the plaintiff, Mrs. Maria Lang. (from Chapters 40 - 60)

What kind of pants is the man who takes Maria to the house for the abortion wearing? (from Chapters 12 - 28)

When Maria shows up on Carter's set in the desert, why does he tell her to leave and do something with Helene? (from Chapters 61 - 87)

In the courtroom, Helene confirmed that the defendant, Carter Lang, had repeatedly _and in other ways ___the plaintiff, Mrs. Maria Lang. (from Chapters 40 - 60)