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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Some Women," "The Long Distance Runner," "Last Words" Part I.

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 photo of his father from when he fought in World War I.
(c) A newsclipping about his son.
(d) A medal from when he was in the war.

2. In "Telling Stories," what short story does Didion discuss as an example of her lack of control in writing?
(a) "Leaving Home."
(b) "Telling Stories."
(c) "Home Sweet Home."
(d) "Coming Home."

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. Who is the star of the Tony Richardson film Didion cites at the start of "Long Distance Runner"?
(a) Jack Nicholson.
(b) Robert DeNiro.
(c) Al Pacino.
(d) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the script for "Hills Like White Elephants" discussed in "Long Distance Runner"?

2. Who found Hemingway after he had shot himself in 1961?

3. Where does Joan begin taking classes after she was rejected from the college of her choice in "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice"?

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

5. In "A Trip to Xanadu," what is the name of the pool at San Simeon?

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