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

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

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

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

5. How does Jack Lovett's first wife describe his career to friends?
(a) International exporter.
(b) Adventurer.
(c) Legal aid.
(d) Army officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following Christians is Inez Victor's grandmother?

2. To what song is Inez Victor dancing the famous WNBC footage?

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

4. What name does Didion use as a stand-in for all the shared associates of men like Jack Lovett?

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

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