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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 Francis discover on the way to dig Mason's grave?

2. What kind of equipment is involved in Parker's accident?

3. By what landmark is Mason buried?

4. What does Mason's nephew feel about Mason's death?

5. What is Parker's reaction when his wife throws him out of the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of PARKER'S BACK?

2. How does Parker's wife react when she hears about his new tattoo and his accident at work?

3. What story does Francis tell the schoolteacher about Mason's death?

4. How does Parker meet his wife?

5. What does the schoolteacher consider hopeful after Mason's death?

6. Why is Parker perplexed about his wife's reaction to his tattoo of God?

7. Why are Mr. Fortune's grandchildren upset about the land deal with a gas station owner?

8. What is the premise of A VIEW OF THE WOODS?

9. Why is Mr. Fortune so drawn to Mary and not his other grandchildren?

10. What is the premise of THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in these stories. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Flannery O'Connor is famous for her use of terrifying or shocking situations for her characters. Select three situations from any of the stories any why they fit into this classification.

Essay Topic 3

Select three characters from any of the stories and project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for their lives. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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