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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Seven Places of the Mind: Los Angeles Notebook.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Didion depressed in this essay?
(a) It is the rainy season in Los Angeles
(b) She has not had a holiday for three years
(c) Her husband is away
(d) She has the flu

2. Where did Didion grow up?
(a) Sacramento Valley
(b) Jacksonville
(c) Raleigh
(d) New York City

3. Didion's family refers to her husband as __________________.
(a) Sweat pit
(b) Mr. Irony
(c) The penguin
(d) Joan's husband

4. Who of the following is most likely to attend a Las Vegas wedding?
(a) A bridesmaid
(b) A page boy
(c) The father of the bride
(d) Best man

5. In which city is the Communist Party's headquarters?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) Chicago
(c) New York
(d) San Francisco

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Max feel he has removed frrm his life?

2. What city does this essay discuss?

3. What does a person with self respect use their failings to do?

4. What was the woman wearing in the note Didion remembers in this essay?

5. Why does Michael refuse to give details about his planned revolution?

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