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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack Victor jokingly call Inez because of her careful word choice?
(a) Grammar Queen.
(b) Little Miss Perfect.
(c) Miss Manners.
(d) Lady Christian.

2. According to Inez, what is the major casualty of public life?
(a) Memory.
(b) Privacy.
(c) Emotion.
(d) Integrity.

3. Why does Harry have to leave Jakarta suddenly?
(a) A grenade is lobbed at the embassy.
(b) Harry's mother takes ill suddenly.
(c) He is being burned in effigy outside.
(d) The Indonesian king asks him to leave.

4. In the famous footage of Inez dancing, which famous New York building is she atop?
(a) The Dakota.
(b) The Met.
(c) The San Remo.
(d) The St. Regis.

5. What is Frances Landau wearing during the Victor trip to Jakarta?
(a) A navy blue pants suit.
(b) A sweatsuit.
(c) Fatigues.
(d) A pink dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, what does Jack Lovett tell someone to do?

2. When Billy Dillon and Inez Victor visit Paul Christian, how does Paul say his brother must be celebrating?

3. The U.S. ambassador to what country is on the cover of the Newsweek Didion keeps on the writing desk?

4. In what office does Billy Dillon want Frank Tawagata to gather information?

5. In the style of what English Victorian writer does Didion begin Chapter 2?

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