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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. From where could people see the castle Didion discusses in "A Trip to Xanadu"?
(a) Highway 1.
(b) Highway 80.
(c) Highway 61.
(d) Highway 15.

2. Why does Didion say that underground newspapers are not truly underground in "Alicia and the Underground Press"?
(a) Because the identity of the writers is known.
(b) Because the writers are professional journalists.
(c) Because they have a wide readership.
(d) Because their offices are in tall buildings.

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

4. What does the newsman want Nancy to do as she answers the first question he asks her in "Pretty Nancy"?
(a) Giggle and look away.
(b) Smile and nod.
(c) Nip a bud.
(d) Pour some lemonade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nancy's husband in "Pretty Nancy"?

2. In what city in California does the meeting in "Getting Serenity" take place?

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"?

4. What does Skip tell Joan he is not to be mistaken for despite having a beard in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?

5. How old is Nancy's son in "Pretty Nancy"?

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