Sex and Rage Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Jacaranda so afraid that Wallace will not like her? (from Section 5: 135-170)

She is afraid that she will discover she is a fraud.

She worries that she will be too funny for him to take seriously.

She is afraid that he will be angry he had to edit her book so heavily.

She worries that he does not like any Californians.

2.

How does Jacaranda justify her increasing drinking problem? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

She tells herself that she is young enough that her drinking problem is not affecting her day-to-day functioning.

She tells herself that she can stop anytime she wants to, but does not want to break social norms.

She tells herself that she only drinks socially with Shelby and her friends, so she does not really have a problem.

She tells herself that all writers have drinking problems since they only work limited hours.

3.

Why does Jacaranda suggest it is difficult for most people, especially women, to feel sympathy for Sunrise? (from Section 4: 114-131)

Because she is extraordinarily cruel.

Because she is extraordinarily beautiful.

Because she is extraordinarily stupid.

Because she is extraordinarily flirtatious towards men with girlfriends.

4.

Why does Janet Wilton always look as though she is the "belle of the ball"? (from Section 6: 171-211)

She always wears expensive clothes only.

She always wears makeup that hides her plain looks.

She always wears fashionable clothes.

She always wears clothes that suit her.

5.

Why does Max so quickly get bored after Jacaranda comes to visit him in Section 7? (from Section 7: 211-245)

She is no longer in Los Angeles, which is a city he finds more entertaining than New York.

She no longer fawns over him, which renders her useless in his eyes.

She is no longer drinking and making a fool of herself, which entertained him.

She is more interested in Gilbert's new fame than she is in Max.

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