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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. Who is the famous photographer Jones meets at Boatwright's parties?

2. Where did Jones move with money he earned?

3. Who is the author of the work in #12?

4. What was the minimal payment Jones ever received for a sexual experience?

5. What is Fox's second theory about what happened to the rest of this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the nature of Jones' childhood and early adulthood?

2. Who is Florie Rotondo?

3. Which American expatriate has a strong influence on Jones' life?

4. Why does the author reveal the sexual practices in both high society as well as the lower side of life at the YMCA?

5. What is the focus of the book?

6. Who is Turner Boatwright and what is his relationship with Jones?

7. What is the irony of Jones' namedropping in the book?

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

9. What is the premise of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

10. What is the significance of the crystal paperweight given to Jones by Colette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Capote use the literary technique of local color in ANSWERED PRAYERS? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in some establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Capote's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in ANSWERED PRAYERS.

Essay Topic 3

Capote is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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