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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is one of the newest connections with whom Flannery exchanges letters in this section?
(a) Fr. James Hall.
(b) Fr. J.R. Sprague.
(c) Dr. P.J. Brumbaugh.
(d) Dr. T.R. Spivey.

2. From what country has William Sessions sent Flannery a gift?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Ireland.

3. In the first letter of this section Flannery writes about her characters and _______________.
(a) Themes.
(b) Ssymbolism.
(c) Plot information.
(d) Poetry.

4. Who is Carol Johnson?
(a) A poetess.
(b) A publishing assistant.
(c) A newspaper reporter.
(d) A caterer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of animal does Flannery want to be run over?

3. With whom had Flannery lived at the beginning of her career?

4. What is the purpose of the Editorial Note?

5. Why does this person write an introduction for the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How old was Flannery when her father died and where did the family live?

2. What topics seem to run consistently through Flannery's letters?

3. What points are mentioned about loneliness in the writing lifestyle?

4. What is Flannery's lifestyle after she leaves Yaddo?

5. What does Flannery write about the Ku Klux Klan and racism in a letter in this section?

6. What important note about Flannery does the editor include at the beginning of this section?

7. What writing advice does Flannery give to Cecil Dawkins?

8. Who are some of Flannery's earliest contacts?

9. What event occurs to validate Flannery's Celtic roots?

10. What is the range of criticism and praise for Flannery's work when she releases WISE BLOOD?

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