Sex and Rage Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How is Jacaranda received at Dobson & Dalloway? (from Section 5: 135-170)

The staff hates her book because it is not sophisticated.

The staff is neutral about her book since they publish so many.

The staff is excited about her book and think it will do well.

The staff likes her book because it is trashy and unpolished.

2.

Which is one of the reasons behind Jacaranda's obsession with Max? (from Section 1: Pages 1-54)

He is an elegant man.

He is also a surfer who loves the ocean.

He gives her money to pursue her painting.

He is always kind, and dotes on her.

3.

What is it about Jacaranda that appeals so strongly to Etienne? Why would he find these qualities so desirable? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

He likes her because she remains uninterested in him; in contrast, most women immediately find him appealingly mysterious.

He likes her because she loathes herself; he is only interested in women with low self-esteem.

He likes her because she fawns over him; in contrast, most women immediately find him repulsive.

He likes her because she is in love with Max; Etienne wants to make her fall in love with him instead.

4.

In the chapter "Empty Barge Blues," why does Max suggest Jacaranda should write poetry instead of prose? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

Poetry has fewer ideas and facts.

He thinks poetry writing would be more appealing to the "dear friends."

She would not be able to talk about him in poetry.

The "dear friends" would not be able to recognize themselves in poetry.

5.

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

She always wears fashionable clothes.

She always wears makeup that hides her plain looks.

She always wears expensive clothes only.

She always wears clothes that suit her.

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