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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about Flannery O'Connor?
(a) All of these.
(b) She lived on a Southern farm.
(c) She never married.
(d) She was famous.

2. What does Flannery tell Sally Fitzgerald about the people who work on her mother's farm?
(a) They are illiterate.
(b) They are a two-car family.
(c) They like to listen to her stories.
(d) They are migrant workers.

3. What is the problem with one of Flannery's stories published in a textbook?
(a) She is not compensated for it.
(b) The last paragraph is missing.
(c) She did not give permisssion.
(d) There is no author credit.

4. Which of the following is a topic in a letter written to Louise Abbot?
(a) All of these.
(b) Faith.
(c) Penance.
(d) Free will.

5. Flannery makes an allusion to what sport when addressing Cecil's relationship with a university dean of women.
(a) Rugby.
(b) Football.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Golf.

6. In one letter, Flannery states that "The __________ world sprouts from our sins of omission."
(a) Abusive.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Fascist.
(d) Communist.

7. What does Flannery hope to complete by the end of the year?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) Her Master's thesis.
(c) Learning French.
(d) A book of short stories.

8. According to Flannery, seeing her novel in print is _______________.
(a) Exhilirating.
(b) Curious.
(c) Motivating.
(d) Depressing.

9. For what gift does Flannery thank the Fitzgeralds?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Watch.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Dress.

10. Which of the following continues to be an integral part of Flannery's letters?
(a) All of these.
(b) Writing.
(c) Theology.
(d) Philosophy.

11. What type of lifestyle did Flannery have?
(a) Lavish.
(b) Exotic.
(c) Frugal.
(d) Humble.

12. Flannery's knowledge of theology is rather extensive within the scope of the ___________ religion.
(a) Jewish.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Catholic.

13. Which god does Flannery write about in this section?
(a) Odin.
(b) Baldr.
(c) Thor.
(d) Zeus.

14. What does Flannery do when she feels better?
(a) Rides her horse.
(b) Writes as much as she can.
(c) Goes sailing.
(d) Walks to town.

15. Flannery was now old enough to be called ___________ even though she wasn't married.
(a) Ms.
(b) Mama.
(c) Mrs.
(d) Ma'm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Flannery's mother do with the last letter Flannery wrote?

2. Flannery writes that her very old family members creak like _____________________.

3. Which of Flannery's friends wears a Russian costume of a large hat and black cape?

4. During her adult life, Flannery found respite in fresh air and _________________.

5. The letters in this section cover the years of ___________________.

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