Sex and Rage Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

2.

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.

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

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

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

3.

How is Winifred different from most of the people in the rock-'n'-roll industry? (from Section 5: 135-170)

She fawns over newly-discovered bands that no one else knows.

She is indifferent to the bands that other people fawn over.

She hates rock-'n'-roll, which makes her a fine secretary.

She believes in the potential of women-fronted rock bands.

4.

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 loathes herself; he is only interested in women with low self-esteem.

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

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

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

5.

Why does it seem like most of Jacaranda's friends do not notice her drinking problem? (from Section 3: Pages 84-114)

Jacaranda drinks before she attends parties so they cannot smell liquor on her breath.

They think she is entertaining and witty while she is drunk.

Jacaranda never drinks in front of anyone to conceal her problem.

Max tells all of Jacaranda's friends that she never drinks, something they believe.

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