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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Last Words" Part II, "Everywoman.com" .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the male character in A Book of Common Prayer which Didion discusses in "Why I Write"?
(a) Van.
(b) Val.
(c) Victor.
(d) Vinny.

3. How many nights does one of the speakers say he has been free from his addiction in "Getting Serenity"?
(a) 13.
(b) 1,223.
(c) 365.
(d) 87.

4. Why does Walter Davis feel his perspective on war has changed in "Fathers, Sons, Screaming Eagles"?
(a) He has a son who may go to war in four years.
(b) He lost so many friends in a senseless war.
(c) He no longer believes in war.
(d) He suffered with PTSD.

5. In "On Being Unchosen by the College of One's Choice," what does Joan say her friend was disappointed about in her 4-year-old's reference letters?
(a) Nobody mentioned she was potty-trained.
(b) Nobody mentioned her interest in art.
(c) Nobody mentioned how much money her parents made.
(d) Nobody mentioned her songwriting skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours a night is Martha Stewart said to sleep in "Everywoman.com"?

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

3. Of Stewart's 27 books, how many were sold according to Didion's "Everywoman.com"?

4. Where does Didion say she used to eavesdrop on people's conversations thinking "it was a good way to learn about life" (23) in "Getting Serenity"?

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

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