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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. Which author does Flannery encourage Alfred Corn to read?
(a) Agatha Christie.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Teilhard de Chardin.
(d) T.S. Eliot.

2. During her adult life, Flannery found respite in fresh air and _________________.
(a) Farm animals.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Movies.

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

4. Which of the following is true about Flannery O'Connor?
(a) She had a wicked sense of humor.
(b) She was very spiritual.
(c) All of these.
(d) She was bright.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In a letter to the Fitzgeralds, Flannery writes that "Around here it is not a matter of finding the truth but __________________________.

2. What is the title of this section?

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

4. When Flannery calls one of Cecil's friends a "pusson" what does she mean?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Flannery integrate formal and regional writing in her letters?

2. What is unusual about Flannery's friend, Louise's, visit to a doctor for the flu?

3. Which are the main topics Flannery consistently addresses in her letters?

4. How does Flannery use sarcasm to congratulate a friend on winning a major book award?

5. What is Sally Fitzgerald's perspective on how Flannery dealt with her illness?

6. What is known about the last letter Flannery ever wrote?

7. How is Flannery's health as the year 1963 comes to a close?

8. How does Flannery describe her writing process?

9. How does Flannery say she reacted when seeing the scope of the changes on her manuscript?

10. Explain how Flannery's humble work mirrors her simple lifestyle.

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