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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Didion, with what do most island families surround themselves?
(a) Deception.
(b) Tropical plants.
(c) Servants.
(d) Mementos.

3. What do both aerialists and writers know not to do?
(a) Work without a net.
(b) Overextend themselves.
(c) Look down.
(d) Move too fast.

4. What is the name of the girl who is seriously injured in a car accident with Adlai?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Erin.
(c) Nicole.
(d) Rachel.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what American magazine did both Joan Didion and Inez Victor work?

2. Frances Landau is said to be the grand niece of the first Jew ever to serve on what?

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

4. In what area's development does Dick Ziegler first make his money?

5. What is Frances Landau wearing during the Victor trip to Jakarta?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Inez ever consider leaving Harry Victor?

2. What are the circumstances surrounding Harry and Inez's wedding?

3. How does the narrator's reading of papers in 1975 reflect her feelings about time?

4. How does the narrator of Democracy reveal herself in Chapter 2?

5. What eventually occupies Inez's time while she is in Washington with Harry?

6. How does Inez get Lovett's body to Hawaii?

7. What does Janet Ziegler recall in her final conversation with Inez Victor?

8. What are Jessie Victor's new plans for her career?

9. How does the US government figure out thaat Jack Lovett is dead?

10. How does Jack Lovett first meet Inez Christian?

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