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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 is Haze's demeanor when preaching?

2. What is Haze's desired profession?

3. Hazes has a peculiar view on ____________.

4. Who does Sabbath become attracted to?

5. What does the young woman believe may be the cause of Ruby's fatigue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about the church that Motes establishes?

2. Who is the main character in WISE BLOOD and what is he doing as the story begins?

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

4. What does Motes do for the first time?

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

6. Who is Enoch Emory and what is his relationship to Motes?

7. What does Motes discover once he reaches his homestead?

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

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

10. What is the premise of A LATE ENCOUNTER WITH THE ENEMY?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the stories. Then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Flannery O'Connor is famous for her use of hideous characters in her fiction. Select three characters and explain what makes them so hideous either physically or in demeanor.

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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