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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. What was the subject of the novel that Didion abandoned?
(a) The Christian Family.
(b) Inez Victor.
(c) Hawaiian geography.
(d) Jack Lovett.

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

3. Which of the following Christians is Inez Victor's grandmother?
(a) Ruthie.
(b) Carol.
(c) Cissy.
(d) Janet.

4. To what song is Inez Victor dancing the famous WNBC footage?
(a) Dancing Cheek to Cheek.
(b) Sittin' on Top of the World.
(c) Isn't It Romantic.
(d) In the Still of the Night.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Inez Victor born?

3. What is Didion's father's profession?

4. In what tropical city are Inez and Jack Lovett when Saigon falls?

5. In the false memory that was to begin Didion's first book, what does Inez Victor recall her mother doing?

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