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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the hospital, what does Maria try NOT to think about?
(a) The ocean and newspapers.
(b) Winter mornings and ice tea.
(c) Movies and red roses.
(d) Dead things and plumbing.

2. According to Helene, what is often true of selfish women?
(a) They don't smoke.
(b) They don't put on weight.
(c) They drink heavily.
(d) They drive very fast.

3. According to Carter, when Maria responds to his statement about dining out, who continues to look directly at her?
(a) Carter.
(b) No one.
(c) Helene.
(d) BZ.

4. Why does Freddy Chaikin say to Maria that he was surprised to hear that she wanted to work again?
(a) Because she was getting a divorce.
(b) Because she didn't return his calls.
(c) Because she refused her last part.
(d) Because she walked off set.

5. What type of bird does Maria watch at the hospital as the novel opens?
(a) A hummingbird.
(b) A sparrow.
(c) A blue jay.
(d) A woodpecker.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Maria, why did her family move to Silver Wells?

3. How does Maria respond to Carter's statement about always dining out?

4. Where was Maria born?

5. After Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills, where does Maria begin to sleep?

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