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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the real "wildcards" in Jack Lovett's estimation (37)?
(a) Non-state actors.
(b) Rogue states.
(c) The Cambodians.
(d) Neutral nations.

2. How does Jack Lovett refer to the war in Vietnam?
(a) A police action.
(b) An assistance effort.
(c) A religious crusade.
(d) A Cold War component.

3. In what paper does Didion first read about the Paul Christian murders?
(a) The Washington Post.
(b) The Los Angeles Times.
(c) The New York Times
(d) The Wall Street Journal.

4. At what museum did Inez work when Harry was at the Justice Department?
(a) Ford's Theater.
(b) The Library of Congress.
(c) The Smithsonian.
(d) The National Gallery.

5. Which of the following is not a reason that the Alliance of Democratic Institutions is losing influence in 1975?
(a) Harry Victor is seen as a political has-been.
(b) The IRS is trying to revoke its tax-exempt status.
(c) Several of its board members are under indictment.
(d) The Vietnam War is over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose presence at the house does Billy Dillon not mention in his telling of events in the chapter?

2. In her teaching at Berkeley, which author does Didion say can be heard in Orwell's work?

3. In what location are men like Jack Lovett always comfortable, according to Didion?

4. With whom does Inez Victor abruptly leave Honolulu in 1975?

5. What special interest does Paul Dillon not allow Inez to have?

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