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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 is the name of the castle Didion discusses at the start of "A Trip to Xanadu"?
(a) The Sacramento.
(b) Castillo del Sol.
(c) Saint Simone.
(d) San Simeon.

2. 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) Robert J. Snider.
(b) Rixford K. Snyder.
(c) Redford K. Barboza.
(d) Rex P. Smith.

3. In "Pretty Nancy," what does Joan say Nancy's husband is the "definition of" (35)?
(a) Nice Guy.
(b) Good Husband.
(c) Career Politician.
(d) Good Old Boy.

4. In what branch of the army was the second speaker in "Getting Serenity"?
(a) Navy.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Marines.
(d) Air Force.

5. How many people are at the meeting Joan attends in "Getting Serenity?
(a) 25.
(b) 12.
(c) 40.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One of the meeting attendees, Frank L., has been going to meetings for six years and on the night Joan attended had not placed a bet in how long?

3. What does the first speaker in "Getting Serenity" do before going out to the club?

4. How many nights does one of the speakers say he has been free from his addiction in "Getting Serenity"?

5. What does Didion say she considered doing after receiving her rejection letter in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?

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