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

2. What is the full name of the man Joan is speaking with at the start of "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?
(a) Skip Smitherton.
(b) Skip Gilligan.
(c) Skip Skivington.
(d) Skip Skipperton.

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

4. How does Nancy's son get home from school in "Pretty Nancy"?
(a) Nancy picks him up.
(b) Taxi.
(c) Schoolbus.
(d) A private car.

5. Didion uses and example from what underground paper at the end of her essay "Alicia and the Underground Press"?
(a) The Free Press.
(b) The Wall Street Journal.
(c) The Berkeley Barb.
(d) The East Village Voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Didion meet Nancy in her home in "Pretty Nancy"?

2. What is the first speaker at the meeting Didion covers in "Getting Serenity" addicted to?

3. Where is Skip's son stationed in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?

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

5. What is Nancy's son's nickname in "Pretty Nancy"?

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