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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. What is the title of this section?
(a) The Sun Also Rises.
(b) The Violent Bear it Away.
(c) The Peacock Blues.
(d) Something Wicked This Way Comes.

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

3. In the last letter she ever wrote, Flannery uses the salutation of "Dear Raybat" and the closing of _______________.
(a) "See you on the other side".
(b) "Love you always, Tartuffe".
(c) "Cheers, Tarfunk".
(d) "Sincerely, Tazmanian".

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

5. In what visible way is Flannery's mother different from Flannery?
(a) She is very active.
(b) She has red hair.
(c) She is moody.
(d) She is illiterate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flannery tell "A" is "A's" only character flaw?

2. What medication is Louise given when she finally goes to the doctor?

3. Which of the following continues to be an integral part of Flannery's letters?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has become evident about the information Flannery shares with her different friends?

3. What is Flannery's perspective on helping other writers?

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

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

6. How does Sally Fitzgerald's being a friend of Flannery's enriched the experience of the letters for the reader?

7. What fear about her book does Flannery share in a letter in this section?

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

9. How does Flannery describe a teaching assignment to Cecil?

10. What does Flannery write regarding faith and skepticism to Alfred Corn?

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