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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what aspect of news stories regarding southeast Asian turmoil does Didion generally focus?
(a) Numbers.
(b) Photos.
(c) Dates.
(d) Names.

2. How does Jack Lovett refer to the war in Vietnam?
(a) A Cold War component.
(b) A religious crusade.
(c) An assistance effort.
(d) A police action.

3. Who is the annoying and loud Kiki of Chapter 4?
(a) A model.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A cab driver.
(d) A socialite.

4. What food-stuff do the Christians plan to send over to the Omuras'?
(a) Crab dip.
(b) Muffins.
(c) Dried fruits.
(d) Cherry cordials.

5. In what paper does Didion first read about the Paul Christian murders?
(a) The Washington Post.
(b) The Los Angeles Times.
(c) The New York Times
(d) The Wall Street Journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special interest does Paul Dillon not allow Inez to have?

2. On what small detail does Billy Dillon repeatedly fixate as he describes Dwight and Ruthie Christian?

3. Which of the following is not a reason that the Alliance of Democratic Institutions is losing influence in 1975?

4. In what location are men like Jack Lovett always comfortable, according to Didion?

5. The U.S. ambassador to what country is on the cover of the Newsweek Didion keeps on the writing desk?

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