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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Nature and Aim of Fiction, Writing Short Stories and On Her Own Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is O'Connor's advice for writers who do not want to be regional?
(a) Only write fiction.
(b) Be an American writer.
(c) Only write fantasy and science fiction.
(d) Move to an unfamiliar region.

2. What did the schoolchildren who visited O'Connor's farm call the peacock's smaller, gray tail?
(a) Tripod.
(b) Underwear.
(c) Mini-tail.
(d) Gray hairs.

3. What author said that he writes romances, not novels?
(a) Poe.
(b) Hawthorne.
(c) Orwell.
(d) Huxley.

4. What does O'Connor say is a word that sounds good in anyone's mouth that no book jacket can do without?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Knowledge.

5. What does O'Connor say fiction should deal with?
(a) Reality.
(b) Vague concepts.
(c) The subconscious.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. University students in the 1920s created a pamphlet with what title?

2. What ailment did Dr. Johnson's housekeeper have?

3. What color was Colonel Eggbert?

4. What did O'Connor say her peafowl would eat?

5. What kind of vision does O'Connor say a fiction writer needs to develop?

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