user:  this is a test of your reading comprehension of a long piece of fiction.  read the text in the attachment, then answer these questions (one simple sentence for each is sufficient):

    Through the majority of the novel, what's the most significant motivation that keeps Kai from seeking a romantic relationship with Juniper?
    In Juniper's chapters, which character does she refer to indirectly, not mentioning them by name?
    What's the pivotal scene that Carly and Jude have in Andy Warhol Never Gets Old?
    In Kai's chapters, which character does he refer to indirectly, not mentioning them by name?
    Why does Kai turn down the initial role offer for Garon, Agrippah's little brother?
    How did Juniper land the role of Agrippah in Gods of Andromeda?
    When the movie promotion begins, which character is the most uncomfortable and inexperienced with publicity?
    Who does Juniper fire after when she's in Jamaica?
    When an anonymous poster reveals that Kai didn't turn in his abuser, what accusations do commenters make about Kai?
    Who comes up with the plan for Juniper to go to Jamaica to persuade Kai to come back to work on Gods of Andromeda?

claude:  Here are my answers to your questions about the novel:

    Kai's childhood sexual abuse and the trauma it caused make him afraid of intimacy and sexuality, keeping him from pursuing a relationship with Juniper for most of the story.
    Juniper refers to her neglectful, alcoholic mother indirectly without naming her.
    The pivotal scene is when a drugged-up Carly bleeds on Jude at a nightclub and Jude confesses his family trauma to her.
    Kai refers to his abusive teacher indirectly without mentioning his name.
    Kai turns down the role of Garon because he doesn't want to play someone's little brother in a generic fantasy movie.
    Juniper landed the role of Agrippah because Matthew Malone negotiated for her to get it in exchange for him making a Christmas movie for the studio.
    Kai is the most uncomfortable and inexperienced with publicity when the movie promotion begins.
    Juniper fires her publicist Katie when she's in Jamaica trying to persuade Kai to return.
    Commenters accuse Kai of pretending to be a hero and indulging pedophiles by not revealing the abuse sooner.
    Studio executive Todd comes up with the plan to send Juniper to Jamaica to persuade Kai to return for Gods of Andromeda.

user: a follow up on question 2: "In Juniper's chapters, which character does she refer to indirectly, not mentioning them by name?"
in addition to the answer you gave, are there other significant character(s) she doesn't name directly?

here's 10 more questions about your reading comprehension (one sentence each):
11. How did Kai know Juniper's favorite animal was the rhinoceros? 
12. During the profile interview with Jill from the New Yorker, why is she frustrated with Kai? 
13. Who was responsible for the plan for the aggressive fan to jump in Juniper's Uber? 
14. On the first day after the premiere, when Kai disappears, Juniper writes: "But I have spent my life chasing after irresponsible people who have excuses for being irresponsible, and one does rather tire of the labor. In fact, one begins to feel just the tiniest bit enraged."  What is Juniper enraged about? 
15. During the test screenings, what does Bob initially think about Andy Warhol Never Gets Old? 
16. When Kai meets Jaya the supermodel, what's his primary motivation? 
17. Why does Ellen quit working for the studio? 
18. In one of Kai's chapters, he recalls when he first shot a gun: "My Pawpaw came to town for Thanksgiving and we ended up quail hunting in southern Indiana. We had hunting dogs with us and I wore a bright orange vest. I was a freshman, and terrified of killing anything. It had just started happening." When Kai says "It had just started happening", what is he referring to? 
19. During the press tour, Kai writes in his internal narrative: "Kathryn is dedicated, passionate, and tireless. I loved the crew on this movie. I am so grateful to them. They’re the people who really make the picture. We’re just the face of something much larger. I think it’s important to acknowledge that victims of abuse have nothing to be ashamed of. Matthew is such a wonderful mentor. He’s thoughtful, generous, and openhearted. I love Juniper. All of this is true, but saying it again and again, it begins to feel like a lie. It begins to feel like a betrayal." Why does Kai say "it begins to feel like a lie"? 
20. When does Kai tell Juniper about his abusive relationship?

claude:  You're right, there is another significant character Juniper refers to indirectly without naming - Matthew Malone. She often calls him "the studio" or references his power and influence without saying his name directly.

Here are my answers to your additional questions:

    Juniper told an interviewer that a rhinoceros once escaped from the Prague Zoo and she's been obsessed with them ever since, so that became her official favorite animal.
    Jill is frustrated because Kai seems guarded and keeps giving rehearsed, shallow answers rather than engaging authentically.
    Matthew Malone was responsible for the plan to have an aggressive "fan" jump into Juniper's Uber to make Kai look heroic.
    Juniper is enraged about having to chase after Kai, comparing it to how she had to take care of her neglectful, irresponsible mother growing up.
    Bob initially thinks Andy Warhol Never Gets Old will not appeal to mainstream audiences because it's a sad movie about a dead artist.
    When Kai meets Jaya, his primary motivation seems to be flirting and connecting with her as a person, not as a famous supermodel.
    Ellen quits working for the studio because she's tired of the inhumanity of the Hollywood machine that uses and consumes people.
    When Kai says "It had just started happening", he is referring to the sexual abuse by his teacher, which began when he was a freshman in high school.
    Kai feels like he's lying and betraying himself by robotically repeating the same talking points praising the movie and everyone involved, when inside he is struggling with trauma the publicity is reawakening.
    Kai first tells Juniper about his abusive relationship with his teacher when they are alone by the pool at Kai's villa in Jamaica.