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

2. What drug does Inez catch her daughter Jessie using in 1973?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Qualudes.
(d) Cocaine.

3. As an educator at Berkeley in 1975, what does Didion do every morning?
(a) Eats a grapfruit.
(b) Has conferences with struggling students.
(c) Reads several papers.
(d) Calls Inez in New York.

4. In her teaching at Berkeley, which author does Didion say can be heard in Orwell's work?
(a) Hawthorne.
(b) Twain.
(c) Hemingway.
(d) Faulkner.

5. When does Didion say is a good time for women in their forties?
(a) Breakfast on a Saturday in fall.
(b) Lunchtime on a Sunday in summer.
(c) Brunch on a Wednesday in spring.
(d) Dinner on a Friday in winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack Lovett in Honolulu when the Christian murders occur?

2. To what does Didion compare the effects of time in 1975?

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

4. In addition to methadone, what service does Jessie's last rehab program provide?

5. How does Harry Victor describe Inez Victor's unhappiness in Chapter 9?

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