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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. What does Jones want to find at the center of the earth?

2. Who hosted a party in honor of the actor in #111?

3. Why does Aces decide to introduce Jones to Kate?

4. Where does Jones encounter Kate McCloud?

5. What recent advice has Kate received regarding her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mr. Appleton and what is his relationship to Jones?

2. Why does the author again resort to heavy name dropping in this chapter?

3. How does the author plant the question of truth versus illusion especially regarding Aces' explanation of Kate's life for Jones?

4. What is the irony of the author's surrounding himself with people who do not seem to ever be lonely at all?

5. What celebrities does the author name outright in this chapter and who are mildly disguised?

6. Describe Jones' first encounter with Kate McCloud.

7. How do Jones' strong feelings for Kate prompt him to think that he might be in over his head?

8. What is the reader's frustration with the burgeoning relationship Jones has with Mr. Appleton?

9. How is the theme of fame and fortune exhibited in this chapter?

10. What were the perceptions among Capote's real life friends upon the publication of this fictional work?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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