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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the collection of stories called "Rotting Hill"?
(a) William Louis.
(b) Willard Linus.
(c) Wendall Lane.
(d) Wyndham Lewis.

2. Henry James gave negative criticism by telling the writer that they have treated good subject manner in what kind of manner?
(a) Straightforward.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Wordy.

3. How long does it take for a cock's plumage to attain its pattern?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 5 weeks.

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

5. Which of O'Connor's works does she use to show examples of hidden themes and symbols?
(a) Everything That Rises Must Converge.
(b) The Violent Bear It Away.
(c) A Good Man Is Hard to Find.
(d) Wise Blood.

6. What did the magazine editorial that challenged American writers say literature lacks?
(a) The joy of life.
(b) Energy.
(c) Violence.
(d) Supernatural elements.

7. About how long did the telephone repairman wait to see a peacock strut?
(a) One hour.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

8. While some call "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" grotesque, what does O'Connor call it?
(a) Simplistic.
(b) Literal.
(c) Symbolic.
(d) Conceptual.

9. What did O'Connor say her peafowl would eat?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Startena.
(c) Cabbage.
(d) Cat food.

10. O'Connor's friend told her that a bookstore clerk referred to "The Violent Bear It Away" with what title?
(a) The Valiant Bloom Always.
(b) The Bear That Ran Away With It.
(c) The One That Got Away.
(d) The Violets Bear Today.

11. Which of O'Connor's relatives refused to accept that her story about a man who leaves his wife at an eatery was complete?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her aunt.

12. O'Connor says belief in what is a hindrance to writers?
(a) Good and evil.
(b) The American dream.
(c) God.
(d) Christian dogma.

13. What grade were the children who visited O'Connor's farm to see her peafowl?
(a) Third.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) First.

14. What did an old woman cry when she finally saw the tail on O'Connor's peacock?
(a) "Praise God!"
(b) "Amen! Amen!"
(c) "God bless America!"
(d) "Hallelujah!"

15. What did the editorial that challenged American writers say American writers do?
(a) Write as if everyone in the country is rich.
(b) Write too much like British writers.
(c) Write too abstractly, confusing readers.
(d) Write about being poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the man selling fence posts get rid of his peafowl?

2. What volunteer fire department was Mr. Montgomery a member of?

3. What does O'Connor say a writer needs but cannot get from a writing class?

4. Who does O'Connor believe truly speaks for the country?

5. In what magazine did O'Connor read an editorial challenging her and other writers?

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