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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 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.

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

2.

What does the novel imply keeps Sonia healthy and well into her 90s? (from Section 7: 211-245)

Her family.

Her move to New York and change of scene.

Learning and experiencing new things.

The quietness of her apartment.

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 flirtatious towards men with girlfriends.

Because she is extraordinarily cruel.

Because she is extraordinarily beautiful.

Because she is extraordinarily stupid.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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.

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

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

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

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