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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 is Inez Victor's maiden name?
(a) Samson.
(b) Christian.
(c) Krauss.
(d) Bouvier.

2. On what aspect of news stories regarding southeast Asian turmoil does Didion generally focus?
(a) Names.
(b) Photos.
(c) Dates.
(d) Numbers.

3. In what year does the Chapter 1 conversation take place?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1952.

4. Where is Adlai attending summer school during Jessie's crisis?
(a) Austin.
(b) Colorado Springs.
(c) Peoria.
(d) Oakland.

5. To what does Didion compare the effects of time in 1975?
(a) A black hole.
(b) An atomic bomb.
(c) An all-you-can-eat buffet.
(d) A weathering brook.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Harry Victor's first governmental office?

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

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

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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