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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In the chapter "Empty Barge Blues," why does Max suggest Jacaranda should write poetry instead of prose? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

She would not be able to talk about him in poetry.

The "dear friends" would not be able to recognize themselves in poetry.

He thinks poetry writing would be more appealing to the "dear friends."

Poetry has fewer ideas and facts.

2.

Figuratively, what does it seem like Jacaranda is returning to in California? (from Section 7: 211-245)

A literary career that will stagnate because she is not in New York.

A man who she loves less than she loves Max.

More partying with the "dear friends."

Stability and her earliest interests.

3.

As Jacaranda achieves more success as a writer, why does she have increasing anxiety? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

She thinks only New Yorkers and Englishmen can be writers, and she is from Los Angeles.

She records conversations with a tape recorder to put into her stories and fears she will get caught.

She feels like a fraud who has not always known she would become a success.

She plagiarizes other people's writing and fears she will get caught.

4.

After using cocaine, how do Sunrise and Jacaranda solve their problems? (from Section 4: 114-131)

By taking the other woman's simplified solution.

By moving to New York permanently.

By earning money at stable jobs.

By asking for money from attractive men at the party.

5.

Why does Janet Wilton always look as though she is the "belle of the ball"? (from Section 6: 171-211)

She always wears clothes that suit her.

She always wears fashionable clothes.

She always wears makeup that hides her plain looks.

She always wears expensive clothes only.

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