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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. Capote is known to have descended into what personal problems?

2. Why does Fouts send Jones a first class ticket to Paris?

3. Jones reveals that he is working on a novel entitled __________________.

4. Who is one of the authors that Jones meets at Boatwright's parties?

5. What does Fox consider highly unlikely regarding this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which author and book did Capote try to emulate in the writing of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

2. Why does Jones identify so strongly with the American expatriates?

3. Who is Woodrow Hamilton and what pivotal role does he play in Jones' life?

4. What is the significance of the crystal paperweight given to Jones by Colette?

5. What was the nature of Jones' one marriage?

6. Why does the crystal paperweight remind Jones of Kate McCloud?

7. What does Jones imply with his ideas of moving to the country or moving to the sixth floor?

8. What is Jones' perspective on moving to the country himself?

9. Explain Truman Capote's notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s.

10. Who does the editor feel is the real person disguised as P.B. Jones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mr. Appleton What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in time?

Essay Topic 2

Capote uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe New York City using only your recall of Capote's descriptions. How do you visualize the city of New York City now that you have read Capote's ANSWERED PRAYERS?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Capote's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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