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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 "The Enduring Chill," how do Randall and Morgan react when they see Asbury?

2. In the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge," where does Julian say that "true culture" lies?

3. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner do to keep his hands from shaking?

4. In the story "Judgment Day," where is Tanner ultimately buried?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," what must Parker say to get Sarah Ruth to let him back in the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story "Parker's Back," what does Parker do between the two tattooing sessions necessary to complete his tattoo of Jesus?

2. Describe O.T. & E.T. Greenleaf from "Greenleaf."

3. In the story "Greenleaf," why does Mrs. May decide to have Mr. Greenleaf shoot the bull?

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

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

6. Describe the "communion" that Asbury, Randall and Morgan take in the story "The Enduring Chill."

7. In the story "Parker's Back," what inspires Parker to get his first tattoo?

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

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

10. Describe the white-trash woman in the story "Revelation."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagine that two of the characters from different stories were to meet. Write an essay describing what their meeting would be like focusing on how they would interact, what they might do together and what sort of relationship they might develop.

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

Essay Topic 2

The collection of stories "Everything That Rises Must Converge" offers a commentary on education. Select two of the stories featuring "educated" characters and:

1) describe the educated character;

2) explain the effect education has on the character's development;

3) explain the relationship between the character and the other characters and plot in the story.

Then explain what you think Flannery O'Connor's overall commentary on education is.

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

Essay Topic 3

Imagine if one of the stories in this collection was missing from it. Choose one of the stories and "remove" it from the collection. Write an essay:

1) explaining the role that the story plays in the collection;

2) describing how the collection would be different without the story;

3) comment on the quality of the novel without the story--would it be better or worse? Why?

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

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