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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Part III - Conclusion with.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of the many people to whom Flannery writes, who receives only one letter?
(a) James Tate.
(b) Tom Gossett.
(c) Robert Giroux.
(d) Thomas Stritch.

2. What is the overall tone of Flannery's letters in this section?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Conversational.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Grieving.

3. How does Flannery think young writers should be treated?
(a) Encourage them to write every day.
(b) Don't show any partiality to them.
(c) Thrown them into the deep end.
(d) Don't be too harsh on them.

4. Whose work does Flannery respect a great deal?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) William Faulknor.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) Teilhard de Chardin.

5. Which is one of the first publications to pay Flannery for her writing?
(a) Ladies Home Journal.
(b) Elle Magazine.
(c) The Atlanta Constitution.
(d) The Kenyon Review.

Short Answer Questions

1. The majority of the letters in this section are written to Cecil and _____________.

2. Flannery took white rum for pain when she broke her ___________.

3. Who is one of the newest connections with whom Flannery exchanges letters in this section?

4. Which of the following does Flannery share information about the editorial process?

5. What Georgia weather does Flannery report on the last day of 1963?

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