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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what city is Inez referring when she quotes "Colors, moisture, heat..." (16)?
(a) Kuala Lumpur.
(b) Phnom Penh.
(c) Ho Chi Minh City.
(d) Jakarta.

2. According to Didion, with what do most island families surround themselves?
(a) Tropical plants.
(b) Deception.
(c) Servants.
(d) Mementos.

3. In what location are men like Jack Lovett always comfortable, according to Didion?
(a) Consulate.
(b) Desert.
(c) Airplane.
(d) Bed.

4. Which member of his own family does Paul Christian eventually kill?
(a) Janet.
(b) Carol.
(c) Cissy.
(d) Dwight.

5. Who is the annoying and loud Kiki of Chapter 4?
(a) A cab driver.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A model.
(d) A socialite.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following political figures is featured in a framed picture in Harry Victor's office?

4. According to Inez, what is the major casualty of public life?

5. Who are the real "wildcards" in Jack Lovett's estimation (37)?

(see the answer key)

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