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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Part IV Conclusion and.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where were some of O'Connor's letters taken?
(a) Her first poetry book.
(b) Her college papers.
(c) Her girlhood diaries.
(d) Her doctoral thesis.

2. How did Flannery deal with her illness in her letters?
(a) She ignored it.
(b) She asked for help.
(c) She kept an upbeat attitude.
(d) She whined a lot.

3. What has Flannery's illness forced her to do?
(a) Go to the hospital.
(b) Walk around the farm for exercise.
(c) Sleep all day.
(d) Cancel speaking engagements.

4. What distinction does the author say Flannery had?
(a) She played concert piano.
(b) She was well liked in the community.
(c) She was blind.
(d) She was a gifted child.

5. Where does Flannery live during this period?
(a) Milledgeville, Georgia.
(b) San Francisco, California.
(c) Atlanta, Georgia.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sally's comments influence the reader to understand that Flannery will work a lot more __________________.

2. What is Flannery's response when people get the titles of her books wrong?

3. Who writes an introduction to this chapter of letters?

4. In what city did Flannery attend college?

5. On what holiday does Flannery write to "A" to tell her that she is sick in bed?

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