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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. In what city did Flannery attend college?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia.
(b) Milledgeville, Georgia.
(c) Athens, Georgia.
(d) Savannah, Georgia.

2. What medicine does Flannery suggest Cecil Dawson take?
(a) Tylenol.
(b) Cough medicine.
(c) Antibiotic.
(d) Aspirin.

3. At one point Flannery writes that she is being called ___________________.
(a) A prodigy.
(b) A commercial writer.
(c) A hack.
(d) An amateur.

4. What does Flannery use for painting?
(a) Popsicle sticks.
(b) Palette knife.
(c) Feathers.
(d) Table knife.

5. What is the name of the artists' retreat where Flannery spent time?
(a) Yaddo.
(b) Yearnings.
(c) Yellow Sky.
(d) Yahoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Flannery hope will become her editor at Harcourt Brace?

2. To which of the following does Flannery NOT send letters in this section?

3. Flannery admits to not being very good at ____________.

4. In what city was Flannery O'Connor born?

5. On what day was Flannery O'Connor born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flannery separate Catholics from Catholicism?

2. In the same letter to Cecil Dawkins, how does Flannery distinguish between the beliefs of Southerners and Liberals?

3. Why does Flannery say that Catharine Carver's decision to leave Harcourt Brace impacts her life?

4. How can a photo of Flannery falling with a bottle of liquor in her hand be misconstrued?

5. How does Flannery describe her driving test debacle to Maryat Lee?

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

7. What is revealed about Flannery's lifestyle in this section?

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

9. The writings will show Flannery's growth in what areas of her life?

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

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