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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Last Words" Part II, "Everywoman.com" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Walter Davis' son in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?
(a) 22.
(b) 9.
(c) 18.
(d) 14.

2. Though Didion agrees that writing in underground newspapers is often "amateurish and badly written," she disagrees with what sentiment?
(a) That they are biased.
(b) That they are unnecessary.
(c) That they are interesting.
(d) That they are boring.

3. In "Telling Stories," how many stories does Didion say she completed for English 106A?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

4. In "Pretty Nancy," Didion describes Nancy has having a smile of someone who did what?
(a) Said something funny.
(b) Grew up poor.
(c) Grew up in comfort.
(d) Married a politician.

5. In "Long Distance Runner," what does Didion think is one of the reasons for Richardson's behavior?
(a) A desire to provoke.
(b) A desire to please.
(c) A lack of interest in other people.
(d) A general disdain for others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of writing does Didion compare Alicia's underground piece to in "Alicia and the Underground Press"?

2. What is the name of the castle Didion discusses at the start of "A Trip to Xanadu"?

3. In "Some Women," what writer does Didion say is quoted as saying that talking about his novel was bad luck?

4. How old is the man who speaks second in "Getting Serenity" who states that the city has "destroyed" (23) him?

5. Who wrote the script for "Hills Like White Elephants" discussed in "Long Distance Runner"?

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