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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Frances Landau wearing during the Victor trip to Jakarta?
(a) A pink dress.
(b) A sweatsuit.
(c) Fatigues.
(d) A navy blue pants suit.

2. Which member of the Christian family agrees to an interview with CBS during the 1972 campaign?
(a) Carol.
(b) Janet.
(c) Paul.
(d) Dwight.

3. What tropical periodical has been banned in 1969?
(a) Micronesian Journal.
(b) Jakarta Dispatch.
(c) Straits Times.
(d) Bangkok Tribune.

4. How does the narrator characterize Inez's daily political life in this chapter?
(a) Being eaten away from the inside.
(b) Sleepwalking.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Running a marathon.

5. What type of food does Paul Christian constantly mention eating as proof of his poverty?
(a) Tuna.
(b) Buttered noodles.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Neck meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character gives Didion a copy of the police report regarding the Paul Christian murders?

2. In the famous footage of Inez dancing, which famous New York building is she atop?

3. In what year does the Chapter 1 conversation take place?

4. Which of the following political figures is featured in a framed picture in Harry Victor's office?

5. What does the Victor contingent believe Jack Lovett does for a living?

(see the answer key)

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