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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. Why is Jack Lovett in Honolulu when the Christian murders occur?
(a) He arranged the murder.
(b) He is there to visit Janet Christian.
(c) He lives there.
(d) He is meeting helicopters from Vietnam.

2. What is the name of the international group with whom Harry Victor is involved?
(a) Free Market Institute.
(b) Alliance for Democratic Institutions.
(c) Coalition of Free Democracies.
(d) The Tanner Foundation.

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

4. In what area's development does Dick Ziegler first make his money?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Australia.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Hawaii.

5. In the false memory that was to begin Didion's first book, what does Inez Victor recall her mother doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Eating.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Inez Victor been married to Harry as of 1975?

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

3. In Inez's list of stars, what is the tenth and last to have been?

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

5. Who visits the office where both Inez and Didion work in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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