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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Flannery live in Milledgeville?

2. Who are the mutual friends that Flannery shares with William Sessions?

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

4. Who is Carol Johnson?

5. Which of the following does Flannery have to manage in her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the name of Flannery's home and how does she describe it?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Flannery separate Catholics from Catholicism?

7. What practical advice does Flannery give to Cecil about rejection slips and taking cough medicine?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From what you can glean from Flannery's letters, create a brief character study of Flannery's mother. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her in her daily life? What hopes does she have for her daughter?

Essay Topic 2

Select three people to whom Flannery wrote letters and write a brief character sketch for each. Be sure to include emotional states, physical characteristics, and their connections to Flannery.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the editor mean by "The Habit of Being?" Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting text for each one.

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