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

2. What did Hemingway undergo in February 1961 according to Didion in "Last Words"?
(a) A heart transplant.
(b) Shock treatment.
(c) Chemotherapy.
(d) Psychotherapy.

3. What does Nancy say her husband never did even for the movies?
(a) Wore makeup.
(b) Combed his hair.
(c) Wore new clothes.
(d) Smiled.

4. Where is Martha Stewart from?
(a) Flushing, New York.
(b) Hackensack, New Jersey.
(c) Nutley, New Jersey.
(d) Westport, California.

5. How many nights does one of the speakers say he has been free from his addiction in "Getting Serenity"?
(a) 1,223.
(b) 87.
(c) 13.
(d) 365.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Didion say is "the only real product" (84) in Martha's billion dollar enterprise?

2. Who edited Hemingway's manuscript for True at First Light after he died?

3. What year was Walter Davis from "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles" stationed in Holland?

4. Which of Martha Stewarts cars does he have a chauffeur?

5. Who does Didion say mainstream writers dine with at the end of "Alicia and the Underground Press"?

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