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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. What does Didion think about as she explores the island?
(a) Her daughter
(b) The rare birds
(c) Her grandfather
(d) The history of the prisoners

2. Who remained with the young's man's body?
(a) The nurse's husband
(b) The nurse
(c) A policeman
(d) The young girl

3. Who does Didion think the area excludes?
(a) Women
(b) Children
(c) Ethnic minorities
(d) Normal people

4. Where does Didion visit in this essay?
(a) Alcatraz
(b) Hawaii
(c) London
(d) New York

5. Why does Didion never tell her family about her struggles?
(a) She wants to cope on her own
(b) She does not want to worry them
(c) They can't even afford to eat
(d) She has lost their number

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Didion and her husband drive through to get there?

2. What is the name of the wind Didion mentions in this essay?

3. What does the wind increase the presence of in the atmosphere?

4. In what type of accommodation do Didion and her husband stay?

5. What does Didion write about in this essay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Didion think of Newport Beach?

2. Describe Didion's upbringing in Sacramento.

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

4. What does Didion think of the old Hollywood?

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

6. Describe the accident in the mountains.

7. Why does Didion decide to move to Los Angeles?

8. Describe Didion's time in Guaymas.

9. Why is Didion finding Los Angeles depressing in this essay?

10. Describe Alcatraz Island as depicted in this essay.

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