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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Why I Write," "Telling Stories" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Pretty Nancy," Didion describes Nancy has having a smile of someone who did what?
(a) Married a politician.
(b) Said something funny.
(c) Grew up poor.
(d) Grew up in comfort.

2. What is the name of the castle Didion discusses at the start of "A Trip to Xanadu"?
(a) Saint Simone.
(b) The Sacramento.
(c) San Simeon.
(d) Castillo del Sol.

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

4. One of the meeting attendees, Frank L., has been going to meetings for six years and on the night Joan attended had not placed a bet in how long?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 8 months.

5. What does one meeting attendee tell Joan happens to kids upon the first time entering a gambling club?
(a) He is hooked for life.
(b) He loses his money right away.
(c) They are so shocked they leave.
(d) Most do not become addicted.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Telling Stories," what does Didion attribute to why she got a B in English 106A?

2. How old is Nancy's daughter Patti in "Pretty Nancy"?

3. In "Telling Stories," what publication does Didion work for right after college?

4. What does Nancy tell Joan she does not believe in being at the end of "Pretty Nancy"?

5. In "Alicia and the Underground Press," what does Didion feel a reader can be sure of when the writer allows their bias to exist?

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