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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dwight Christian keeps a large collection of what for special occasions?
(a) Quotations.
(b) Wine.
(c) Magic tricks.
(d) Cars.

2. In what area's development does Dick Ziegler first make his money?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Australia.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Vietnam.

3. In the false memory that was to begin Didion's first book, what does Inez Victor recall her mother doing?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating.
(d) Crying.

4. To what contemporary author does the writing assignment Didion quotes in Chapter 2 refer?
(a) Delillo.
(b) Updike.
(c) Didion.
(d) Kesey.

5. In what year does the Chapter 1 conversation take place?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1975.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the famous footage of Inez dancing, which famous New York building is she atop?

2. Which member of his own family does Paul Christian eventually kill?

3. What mistake happened at a Nevada detonation Lovett mentions in Chapter 1?

4. How does Jack Lovett's first wife describe his career to friends?

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

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