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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word does Jack Lovett use to describe Inez Victor when he discusses her with Didion?
(a) Fragile.
(b) Resilient.
(c) Noble.
(d) Aloof.

3. What action does the airline representative have difficulty doing when he meets Inez Victor in the rain?
(a) Crossing her name off the manifest.
(b) Taking her bag.
(c) Shaking her hand.
(d) Putting on her lei.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what aspect of news stories regarding southeast Asian turmoil does Didion generally focus?

2. Which member of the Christian family agrees to an interview with CBS during the 1972 campaign?

3. What is Inez Victor's maiden name?

4. When does Didion say is a good time for women in their forties?

5. By what term does Janet refer to the governess that looked after Inez and her as children?

(see the answer key)

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