View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What pastime does Maria begin to do after Carter stops living in the house in Beverly Hills?
(a) Run the boardwalk.
(b) Swim in the ocean.
(c) Drive the freeway.
(d) Walk through the park.

2. Maria's mother ran her car off the highway outside of what town?
(a) Tonopah.
(b) Topeka.
(c) Toledo.
(d) Tacoma.

3. What does BZ do with the first picture that Carter made with Maria that she doesn't like?
(a) He destroys it.
(b) He seldom runs it.
(c) He runs it often.
(d) He sells it.

4. What accessory does Helene bring to the hospital for Maria that belongs to her?
(a) A leather belt.
(b) A chiffon scarf.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) Gold hoops.

5. What does Larry Kulik tell Maria he's been hearing about her?
(a) That she's ready for the nuthouse.
(b) That she's terrific in the show.
(c) That she's having an affair.
(d) That she had an abortion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the person who writes the mimeographed letter that Maria receives in care of the studio, Maria's worries may date from when she was a what?

3. How does BZ respond when Maria asks him if he ever gets tired of doing favors for people?

4. What does the receptionist at Freddy Chaikin's office tell Maria when she arrives without calling?

5. As the novel opens, what fictional character does Maria say she does NOT ask what makes this person evil?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 271 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample