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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 "Greenleaf," what bothers Mrs. May about Mrs. Greenleaf?

2. In the story "Judgment Day," what does Tanner make for Coleman when he first talks to him?

3. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," why does Sheppard give Rufus a key to his home?

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

5. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury try to converse with Father Finn about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what bothers Thomas about Star?

5. In the story "Greenleaf," how does Mrs. May discover Mrs. Greenleaf's faith healing practice?

6. In the story "Parker's Back," why doesn't Sarah Ruth want Parker to have the Bible tattooed on his back?

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

8. Describe the tractor accident in the story "Parker's Back."

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

10. In the story "Revelation," what happens to the teenage girl after she attacks Mrs. Turpin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the stories in this collection offer a commentary on charity. Select three of the stories in which this commentary is developed and:

1) explain what the stories say about charity;

2) demonstrate how the author develops this commentary in the story;

3) respond to the author's commentary--do you agree or disagree with her? Why?

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

Essay Topic 2

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

1) explain what the story says about the past and the present;

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

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

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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