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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Jacaranda justify her increasing drinking problem? (from Section 2: Pages 55-83)

She tells herself that she is young enough that her drinking problem is not affecting her day-to-day functioning.

She tells herself that she only drinks socially with Shelby and her friends, so she does not really have a problem.

She tells herself that all writers have drinking problems since they only work limited hours.

She tells herself that she can stop anytime she wants to, but does not want to break social norms.

2.

Why is Jacaranda so afraid that Wallace will not like her? (from Section 5: 135-170)

She is afraid that she will discover she is a fraud.

She worries that she will be too funny for him to take seriously.

She worries that he does not like any Californians.

She is afraid that he will be angry he had to edit her book so heavily.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

Why is Jacaranda uninterested in a job in a "regular office"? (from Section 1: Pages 1-54)

Her father has convinced her to become a musician.

She wants to spend all her time surfing.

She does not want to wear shoes.

She does not have a high school education.

5.

Why does Jacaranda think Janet is so sharp and well-informed about the city? (from Section 6: 171-211)

She was married to a man who made her life overly comfortable, and then left her.

She has lived in New York City her whole life and has come to expect its surprises.

She is always attending parties thrown by various social groups around the city.

She always listens to her own preferences, demonstrated through her artistic, cluttered office.

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