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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book focuses on the lives of people in _______________.

2. Who is the editor of this book?

3. Where does Fouts go to wean himself off drugs?

4. To where does Florie Rotondo travel?

5. For what other book is Truman Capote famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Truman Capote's notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s.

2. Why did Capote's friends disown him after the publication of this book?

3. What is the premise of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

4. Which author and book do Jones and Hamilton discuss related to Jones' writing?

5. Who is Florie Rotondo?

6. How does Jones balance his dark side with an entertaining style of writing to engage the reader?

7. Who is Woodrow Hamilton and what pivotal role does he play in Jones' life?

8. What is a core theme of the book and how does it manifest in people?

9. Who does the editor feel is the real person disguised as P.B. Jones?

10. What is Jones' perspective on moving to the country himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Capote uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe New York City using only your recall of Capote's descriptions. How do you visualize the city of New York City now that you have read Capote's ANSWERED PRAYERS?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Capote use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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