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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Jacaranda justify her increasing drinking problem? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

She tells herself that she only drinks socially with Shelby and her friends, so she does not really have a problem.

She tells herself that all writers have drinking problems since they only work limited hours.

She tells herself that she is young enough that her drinking problem is not affecting her day-to-day functioning.

She tells herself that she can stop anytime she wants to, but does not want to break social norms.

2.

What are most editors most curious about when they meet Jacaranda? (from Section 6: 171-211)

How she is not impressed by New York's skyscrapers and glamor.

How she has written strange essays on beefalos and Thai food.

How she is dressed differently than most others in New York.

How she was born and can continue to live in Los Angeles.

3.

Why does Jacaranda seek revenge on Shelby at Jack Ripler's party? (from Section 3: Pages 84-114)

Because he tells her that he thinks she is looking fat.

Because he tells her that she should go to New York after Janet Leven's invitation.

Because he tells her that he thinks Sunrise is the most beautiful woman in the room.

Because he tells her that he thinks she has a drinking problem.

4.

Why is Jacaranda uninterested in a job in a "regular office"? (from Section 1: Pages 1-54)

She wants to spend all her time surfing.

She does not have a high school education.

She does not want to wear shoes.

Her father has convinced her to become a musician.

5.

Which is one of the reasons behind Jacaranda's obsession with Max? (from Section 1: Pages 1-54)

He gives her money to pursue her painting.

He is an elegant man.

He is also a surfer who loves the ocean.

He is always kind, and dotes on her.

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