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

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

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

4. As an educator at Berkeley in 1975, what does Didion do every morning?
(a) Calls Inez in New York.
(b) Has conferences with struggling students.
(c) Eats a grapfruit.
(d) Reads several papers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the annoying and loud Kiki of Chapter 4?

2. To what does Didion compare the effects of time in 1975?

3. The U.S. ambassador to what country is on the cover of the Newsweek Didion keeps on the writing desk?

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

5. At what American magazine did both Joan Didion and Inez Victor work?

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