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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. What is the title of Flannery's first novel?
2. In which of the following styles does Flannery write her letters?
3. What medication is Louise given when she finally goes to the doctor?
4. What does Flannery tell "A" is "A's" only character flaw?
5. What does Flannery treat herself to when she completed a first draft of a novel?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information does Flannery share about the god, Thor, in one of her letters to John Hawkes?
2. How does Flannery integrate formal and regional writing in her letters?
3. Which are the main topics Flannery consistently addresses in her letters?
4. To which person does Flannery write both the first and last letters in this section?
5. What does Flannery write about conversion to her friend, "A?"
6. What does Flannery share with "A" about seeing her novel in print?
7. How does Flannery use humor in the incident involving the discovery of body parts?
8. What fear about her book does Flannery share in a letter in this section?
9. How does Flannery describe a teaching assignment to Cecil?
10. What does Flannery write regarding faith and skepticism to Alfred Corn?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Flannery O'Connor was no stranger to disappointment and rejection. From what you know of O'Connor's life and personality through these letters, what were her biggest letdowns? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
There is more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the letters and note why they are examples of irony.
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