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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. in Johnston, what does Inez place inside Lovett's bodybag?
2. What patriotic song is played on a loop on radios after the Bing Crosby signal?
3. What does Mr. Soebadio remove from Jack Lovett's jacket before he seals the body-bag?
4. In his fantasies, where does Jack Lovett say he planned to take Inez when they're reunited?
5. To whom had Paul Christian been making frequent cryptic phone calls in the weeks leading up to the shooting?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The actual plot of DEMOCRACY only begins about halfway through the novel. The preceding chapters provide reams of expository information and tantalizing clues as to what is to come. Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of the novel. What does Didion achieve with the unorthodox structure? How does the first half of the novel prepare the reader for the plot to follow? What question does it raise? Are all of them answered by the end of the book?
Essay Topic 2
In DEMOCRACY, calculated deception is necessary to the survival of political families. As such, Didion pointedly juxtaposes the reality of her characters' lives and the image they attempt to project to public. Write an essay, examining this juxtaposition in three parts:
Part 1) How is the Christian family viewed as a liability in the '72 presidential run of Harry Victor? How does the neo-colonial attitude of the Christians undermine the image that Victor is trying to cultivate?
Part 2) How does Billy Dillon's reaction to the Paul Christian shootings reflect a sense of desperate deception? In what ways does he attempt to spin the story to make Paul Christian seem like a victim after her murders his own daughter? What does this indicate about Billy Dillon's compassion?
Part 3) In what respect is Inez's abandonment of the Christian family with Jack Lovett represent the shattering of the PR illusion created by Billy Dillon? How does he react to this final betrayal?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about the Christian family. Using three members, discuss how they are outsiders to their traditional surroundings. How do they view the world of modern Hawaiian society? What are their business endeavors? To what extent are they always held remote from the rest of Hawaiian society? How does the local population view the Christian family?
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