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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. Why does Jones quickly leave the apartment of the man in #83?

2. Jones' book will be based on his experiences with whom?

3. What does Florie Rotondo encounter on her travels?

4. What could have been the reason Capote never finished the book?

5. What does Boatwright tell Jones about Jones' stories?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Give an example of how the author thinly veils the work as fiction.

3. What was the nature of Jones' one marriage?

4. Which real person is thinly disguised in the character of Mr. Wallace?

5. Who was Denham Fouts?

6. Which author and book did Capote try to emulate in the writing of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

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

8. What does the editor note as Capote's personal characteristics?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some potential instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain why each has potential for foreshadowing had the book been completed.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of P.B. Jones. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in time?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Capote's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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