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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Didion unable to record people's reactions?
(a) She loses her notebook
(b) She is overcome with grief
(c) She loses her pen
(d) She falls ill

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

3. What is the name of the wind Didion mentions in this essay?
(a) Santa Wencelas
(b) Diablo
(c) Santa Ana
(d) The Wicked Witch

4. About whom does the nighttime talk show host talk?
(a) Brian Wilson
(b) Helen Keller
(c) Germaine Greer
(d) Helen Gurley Brown

5. What does Didion think it is important for her daughter to have around her?
(a) Extended family
(b) Presents
(c) Love
(d) Positive energy

Short Answer Questions

1. What island does Didion visit in this essay?

2. With whom does Didion go on the holiday?

3. What does this inccident define to Didion?

4. Where does Didion use her charge card in order to eat?

5. What is Didion curious to see at the Pearl Harbor memorial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the accident in the mountains.

2. How do the scientists think the Santa Ana winds work to cause psychological changes?

3. Why is Hawaii important to Didion?

4. In what way does Newport Beach disappoint Didion?

5. Describe the movie on which Didion bases this essay.

6. Describe Didion's upbringing in Sacramento.

7. Describe Didion's time in Guaymas.

8. Describe Alcatraz Island as depicted in this essay.

9. Why does Didion think no one can truly define what is moral?

10. How does Didion feel when visiting Pearl Harbor?

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