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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Some Women," "The Long Distance Runner," "Last Words" Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did Tony Richardson die according to Didion in "Long Distance Runner"?
(a) 1999.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1991.

2. In "Telling Stories," what short story does Didion discuss as an example of her lack of control in writing?
(a) "Home Sweet Home."
(b) "Telling Stories."
(c) "Coming Home."
(d) "Leaving Home."

3. Who is signed as the Director of Admissions on the rejection letter Joan Didion discusses in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?
(a) Redford K. Barboza.
(b) Rixford K. Snyder.
(c) Robert J. Snider.
(d) Rex P. Smith.

4. In "Telling Stories," what does Didion attribute to why she got a B in English 106A?
(a) Her teacher's kindness and understanding.
(b) Her class participation.
(c) Her excellent writing.
(d) Her teacher's disorganization.

5. Among what other items does Joan's rejection letter sit in a drawer at her mother's house in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?
(a) Dead batteries and outdated electrical cords.
(b) Junk mail and old keys.
(c) Bridesmaid photographs and dried butterfly orchids.
(d) Joan's journals and publications.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Didion receive a rejection letter in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?

2. In "Pretty Nancy," Didion describes Nancy has having a smile of someone who did what?

3. In "Long Distance Runner," what word does Didion say Richardson often used when describing work?

4. Where is Skip's son stationed in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?

5. What grade does Joan get on the essay she wrote for her friend in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?

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