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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice," "Pretty Nancy," "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Didion note that meeting attendees have an unusual knack for in "Getting Serenity"?
(a) Finishing each other's sentences.
(b) Making cake.
(c) Smoking constantly.
(d) Dates and numbers.

2. What does the first speaker in "Getting Serenity" do before going out to the club?
(a) Shoot up.
(b) Drink 1/5 of vodka.
(c) Put her children to bed.
(d) Buy drugs.

3. What is Nancy's son's nickname in "Pretty Nancy"?
(a) Gilligan.
(b) Captain.
(c) The Skipper.
(d) First Mate.

4. In what city in California does the meeting in "Getting Serenity" take place?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Gardena.
(c) Sacramento.
(d) Hollywood.

5. What does Skip keep in his pocket in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?
(a) A medal from when he was in the war.
(b) A photo of his father from when he fought in World War I.
(c) A picture of himself during the war.
(d) A newsclipping about his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice" first mention?

2. What does Didion feel meetings such as the one she attended in "Getting Serenity" reinforce in people?

3. From where could people see the castle Didion discusses in "A Trip to Xanadu"?

4. What does Didion say she associates that word serenity with in "Getting Serenity"?

5. One meeting attendee in "Getting Serenity" says his idea is getting what?

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