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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. How many peafowl did O'Connor have after nine years?
(a) 70.
(b) 40.
(c) 60.
(d) 50.

2. How old was O'Connor when a photographer visited her in "The King of the Birds"?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

3. 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) Knowledge.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Kindness.

4. Who said that the artist is concerned with the good of that which is made?
(a) St. Maro.
(b) St. Patrick.
(c) St. Thomas.
(d) St. Aaron.

5. O'Connor became frustrated because the writing students she addressed were looking for what?
(a) A mentor.
(b) Advice.
(c) A formula.
(d) To copy the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is O'Connor's advice for writers who do not want to be regional?

2. What does O'Connor say is the first reaction people have when they see a peacock's tail?

3. How long can a peacock live?

4. When will a peacock regrow his feathers once he sheds?

5. What did the schoolchildren who visited O'Connor's farm call the peacock's smaller, gray tail?

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