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1. In this essay, how does Didion characterize the San Bernardino Valley?
A) an offshoot of Los Angeles culture
B) a community of people who came from other parts of the US to find a better life
C) a stagnant agricultural valley reinvented by new industries
D) a wealthy region of upper-class homes reminiscent of The Great Gatsby
2. What’s the biggest factor that Didion claims led to Lucille Miller’s conviction?
A) Miller’s desire to rise above her peers
B) her affair with Arthwell Hayton
C) the family’s financial problems
D) a troubled home life
3. What does Didion mean when she says “the dream was teaching the dreamers how to live” (Page 17)? (short answer)
4. Describe the significance of ending the essay on Arthwell Hayton’s wedding. (short answer)
By Joan Didion
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