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

2. During their 1975 visit in Kuala Lumpur, who does Inez say she speaks to every night?
(a) Jack Lovett.
(b) Harry Victor.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Billy Dillon.

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

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

5. What special interest does Paul Dillon not allow Inez to have?
(a) Endangered species.
(b) Drug abuse education.
(c) Refugees.
(d) Art preservation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits the office where both Inez and Didion work in Chapter 4?

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

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

4. What food-stuff do the Christians plan to send over to the Omuras'?

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

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