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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. In the story "A View of the Woods," what does Fortune do to teach Mary Fortune a lesson?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what illness does Dr. Block diagnose Asbury as having?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Star wear when she enters Thomas' room late one night?

4. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," how does Julian characterize his trips with his mother to the Y?

5. In the story "Revelation," how does the doctor subdue the teenage girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," who does Asbury believe is responsible for his failure as an artist? Why?

2. In the story "A View of the Woods," what angers Mary Fortune about her grandfather's plan to sell a lot of his land?

3. What is the significance of Julian's mother's hat in the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge"?

4. In the story "Judgement Day," how does Tanner die?

5. In the story "Judgment Day," what is Foley's significance in the community?

6. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what does Thomas' mother do to help Star?

7. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Norton react when Rufus tells him about hell? Why?

8. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why is Sheppard bothered by his son eating cake for breakfast?

9. In the story "Judgment Day," what is the only time that Tanner has "feelings of warmth" for his daughter?

10. Describe the black woman who sits next to Julian on the bus in the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes in the collection of short stories "Everything That Rises Must Converge" is morality. Select three of the stories dealing with this theme and:

1) explain what the story says about morality;

2) demonstrate how the theme is developed in the story.

Then explain what you think Flannery O'Connor's overall commentary on morality is in the novel as a whole.

Be sure to use specific examples from the stories to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Because "Everything That Rises Must Converge" is a collection of independent short stories there is no one main character in the novel. However, there are some characters that seem to have a stronger presence than others. Select three characters you see as the main characters in the novel and:

1) describe the characters;

2) make an argument for why each is a main character;

3) describe what the novel would be like without these characters.

Be sure to use specific examples from the stories to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Select the story in the collection that you most identify with. Write an essay explaining:

1) why you selected this story;

2) what is significant to you about the story;

3) how the story reflects your personal beliefs.

Be sure to use specific examples from the stories to support your ideas.

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