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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. In "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice," what does Joan say her father did when she told him of her rejection letter?
(a) He told her she should call the school and complain.
(b) He told her he knew she would not get in.
(c) He shrugged his shoulders and offered her a drink.
(d) He told her she will never amount to anything now.

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

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

4. What grade does Joan's friend get on the essay she wrote for him in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?
(a) B-.
(b) C+.
(c) A.
(d) B.

5. 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?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one meeting attendee tell Joan happens to kids upon the first time entering a gambling club?

2. What type of flower does the TV newsman suggest Nancy pick in "Pretty Nancy"?

3. How old is Walter Davis' son in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?

4. Where is Alicia from "Alicia and the Underground Press" from?

5. One meeting attendee in "Getting Serenity" says his idea is getting what?

(see the answer key)

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