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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 type of work does Tom tell Lucynell that he does?

2. What is the notable occasion of the General's granddaughter?

3. How was Asa Hawks blinded?

4. What does Haze do for the first time?

5. What happens to the family members after the car accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is odd about Motes' vocation related to his philosophy?

2. What is the role of Mrs. Connin in THE RIVER?

3. In what way does Motes imitate Hawks?

4. Who are the characters in GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE and which one is the main character?

5. What is the irony of the Bible salesman stealing Joy's prosthetic leg?

6. What is an overriding worry that the grandmother has while on the trip?

7. Describe Tom Shiflet's character in THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN.

8. How does the author show that Motes is a conflicted man?

9. What is Enoch Emory's interest in Motes?

10. What is the house that the grandmother wants her grandchildren to see on the trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the stories. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Prejudice and discrimination against Negroes is a common thread in O'Connor's stories. Cite two examples in this book and explain what you think O'Connor was trying to say in each?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the stories. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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